caving

noun
UK: /ˈkeɪvɪŋ/
US: /ˈkeɪvɪŋ/

  1. The activity of exploring caves.

    1. Caving is his favorite weekend activity.
    2. After some caving, they returned safely to camp.

Synonyms

spelunking
caving verb

  1. Present participle of the verb 'cave'; exploring or going inside caves.

    1. Are you caving this weekend with friends?
    2. Caving in that area requires special equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "caving" is /ˈkeɪvɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈkeɪvɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "caving": spelunking.

Example usage of "caving": "Caving is his favorite weekend activity.". More examples on the page.