spelunking

noun
UK: /spɪˈlʌŋkɪŋ/
US: /spiˈlʌŋkɪŋ/

  1. The activity of exploring caves, especially as a hobby.

    1. We went spelunking last weekend and saw some cool bats.
    2. Our club organizes regular spelunking trips for experienced members only.

Synonyms

caving
spelunking verb

  1. To explore caves, especially for recreation or scientific purposes.

    1. They are spelunking in the local cave system.
    2. We plan on spelunking throughout the summer if the weather holds up.
spelunking adjective

  1. Relating to the activity of exploring caves.

    1. The spelunking gear was essential for the dangerous trip.
    2. He has extensive spelunking experience and is a certified guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Synonyms for "spelunking": caving.

Example usage of "spelunking": "We went spelunking last weekend and saw some cool bats.". More examples on the page.