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tunnel

noun

Definition of tunnel

as in cave

a passage that goes under the ground, through a hill, etc. The train goes through a tunnel in the mountain. The moles dug tunnels in the yard.

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Recent Examples of tunnel Most alighted in specially erected tent tunnels and, to the disappointment of the crowds of Swifties waiting in the 40°C heat, there were no sightings of the happy couple. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 11 July 2026 Ants help aerate soil through their underground tunnel systems, allowing water and oxygen to reach plant roots more effectively. — The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2026 To keep things running smoothly, the cooling system has been rerouted to the front for better efficiency and cleaner airflow through the rear tunnels. — New Atlas, 11 July 2026 These underground tunnels can damage grass roots, leading to long-term issues for your lawn. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tunnel

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Noun

With the tall ceilings, crisp air conditioning, and muted brown walls, the dining rooms give off a cave-like vibe.

— Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
Take a boat tour of Kleftiko and Sykia sea cave, best seen from a private yacht charter.

— Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

Definition of cave

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Down a dark stairway is the murky world of Bronc’s Tack Room bar, a cavern with pool tables and the usual Stockyards amusements.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
To keep up, the property has opened a campsite adjacent to the caverns for RV camping, cabin camping, and classic tent camping.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

Definition of cavern

Noun

By late summer, humidity draws out Nag Champa incense, OG Kush, hot concrete, and the metallic tang of the elevated subway tracks.

— Parizaad Khan Sethi, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
Kazunari Ninomiya stars as a young man desperately trying to leave a seemingly endless Japanese subway station.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 July 2026

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