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cavern

[ˈkævərn]

cavern Definition

  • 1a large cave
  • 2a large underground chamber in a cave or a mountain

Using cavern: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cavern" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The cavern was so big that it took us hours to explore it.

  • Example

    The tour guide led us through the winding caverns of the mountain.

  • Example

    The bats in the cavern were making a lot of noise.

  • Example

    The cavern was filled with stalactites and stalagmites.

cavern Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cavern

Phrases with cavern

  • a large, open space that resembles a cavern

    Example

    The abandoned warehouse had a cavernous space that echoed with every sound.

  • the sport of exploring underwater caves and caverns

    Example

    He is an experienced diver who enjoys the thrill of cavern diving.

  • a deep, resonant voice that echoes like it's coming from a large space

    Example

    The actor's cavernous voice added to the ominous tone of the movie.

Origins of cavern

from Latin 'caverna', meaning 'a hollow'

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Summary: cavern in Brief

'Cavern' [ˈkævərn] refers to a large cave or underground chamber, often found in mountains. It can be used to describe spaces that resemble a cavern, as in 'The abandoned warehouse had a cavernous space that echoed with every sound.' The term also extends to the sport of exploring underwater caves and caverns, known as 'cavern diving.'

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