cavern

noun

ˈka-vərn How to pronounce cavern (audio)
Definition of cavernnext
as in cave
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface a cavern with beautiful stalactites

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Recent Examples of cavern Salt caverns present severe geographical constraints, while aquifers and depleted hydrocarbon fields lack demonstrated, long-term containment integrity for hydrogen gas. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 After lingering over spaghetti alle vongole at Ristorante Lido Azzurro, which hovers over the sea near Amalfi’s harbor, zip around the coast to sea caverns and grottos, pausing for dips in secluded spots away from the crowds. — Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 This cushion is required at the very top of the caverns to keep the extraction pipes safely submerged in oil rather than the underlying water. — Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cavern
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavern
  1. cave
  2. grotto
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  • In Yolan, a fine Italian dining restaurant, there’s a see-through cheese cave, housing 80-pound wheels of cheese.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Who was the first person to domesticate dogs, to dare to bring a wolf into their cave and tame it?
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of cave
Noun
  • The pool flows around a viewing deck with a grotto and slide.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The site near the Spanish border draws millions of pilgrims each year, especially sick and disabled believers hoping for a cure from the famed spring water in the Lourdes grotto where the visions purportedly occurred.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of grotto

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“Cavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavern. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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