cavern

noun
UK: /ˈkæv.ən/
US: /ˈkæv.ɚn/

  1. A large cave or underground chamber.

    1. We explored a dark cavern by the sea.
    2. The explorers discovered a vast cavern deep within the mountain range.

Synonyms

cave hollow grotto
cavern verb

  1. To hollow out or create a cavern-like space.

    1. The waves cavern the rocks near the shore.
    2. Erosion will slowly cavern the cliff face over thousands of years.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "cavern" is /ˈkæv.ən/ in British English and /ˈkæv.ɚn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cavern": cave, hollow, grotto.

Example usage of "cavern": "We explored a dark cavern by the sea.". More examples on the page.