caissons

Definition of caissonsnext
plural of caisson

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for caissons
Noun
  • For premium cheeses, cheese vaults are a specialized option.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Finally, back in the vaults, Steph (Annabel O'Hagan) has been exposed to the rest of the vault dwellers as a relic of the pre-war times (and from Canada, no less).
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Its two-liter capacity is divided into several compartments, including a back slip pocket, an exterior zippered pocket, and several slip and zippered pockets on its inside, too.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026
  • During the service, passengers are seated in one of six private compartments with a table and chairs situated beside an oversized window.
    Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • There are monks and chainsaws and coffins and pops of yellow, and each costume makes Cumming howl in laughter.
    Jonathan Borge, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
  • The gold shipment In the final episodes, Choudhary orchestrates the transport of two tons of gold in 40 coffins, expecting the shipment to pass undetected through customs.
    Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Caissons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caissons. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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