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
Mysterious sounds are often heard in the cavern, which houses the largest flowstone formation in the state.
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
The subterranean spa, enveloped in a neutral stone, exudes a tranquil, cavern-like atmosphere, while Little Monogram—a playful, interactive space complete with a ball pit—was expressly created for children under seven.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 22 Sep. 2025
Their nests are typically located in cliff-side caverns and look more like a vague pile of large sticks, photos show.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Beautiful caverns adorned with foliage and flowers are frequently sandwiched between dungeons filled with cages and cold steel.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
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Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
The subterranean spa, enveloped in a neutral stone, exudes a tranquil, cavern-like atmosphere, while Little Monogram—a playful, interactive space complete with a ball pit—was expressly created for children under seven.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 22 Sep. 2025
Their nests are typically located in cliff-side caverns and look more like a vague pile of large sticks, photos show.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Beautiful caverns adorned with foliage and flowers are frequently sandwiched between dungeons filled with cages and cold steel.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavern
Noun
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The deposits from the cave are now well-traveled, having made their way to various labs interested in studying them.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Upon arrival at Santa Cruz Island, the guides provide all that’s needed to explore sea caves by kayak, plus the extraordinary opportunity to snorkel through the giant kelp forests.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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Other features, per the listing, include: High ceilings Swimming pool Waterfall Hidden grotto Spa Viewing deck Chef’s kitchen Gardens Patio Abundant room The listing is held by Kristy Sartorius and Chip Sartorius of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.—
TJ Macias
October 2,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Other highlights include a stylish wet bar, a wine cellar/grotto, and a home theater.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Cavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavern. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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