Meaning & use

cavern

noun·Academic

A large cave, especially one that is deep and hollow underground.

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Explorers discovered a vast cavern lined with ancient stalactites.

The tour guide led visitors through a dimly lit cavern beneath the mountain.

A note on using this word

Cavern usually implies a cave of impressive size, while 'cave' is the more general, neutral term.

Words with a similar meaning

cavegrotto

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