as in cave
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface
a cavern with beautiful stalactites
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Recent Examples of cavern
Underground storage moves forward The project relies on naturally occurring salt caverns, formed by the dissolution of salt rock, creating large underground hollow spaces.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Housed inside a former bowling alley, this colorful cavern of cottons and bolts has become a destination for crafters everywhere.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Explore a Cave Niagara Cave in Harmony is one of Midwest's largest limestone caverns, with a nearly 60-foot waterfall.
—Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Located between the Sahara tent and the Do Lab, the Bunker is a gigantic subterranean cavern with room for 300 or so people — a dark and cool respite from the blazing Indio sun.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
Housed inside a former bowling alley, this colorful cavern of cottons and bolts has become a destination for crafters everywhere.
—Maggie Downs, Travel + Leisure, 26 Apr. 2026
Explore a Cave Niagara Cave in Harmony is one of Midwest's largest limestone caverns, with a nearly 60-foot waterfall.
—Robin Pfeifer, Midwest Living, 23 Apr. 2026
Located between the Sahara tent and the Do Lab, the Bunker is a gigantic subterranean cavern with room for 300 or so people — a dark and cool respite from the blazing Indio sun.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavern
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Rent one from Sea Panarea to discover hidden coves, sea caves, and the nearby islets of Basiluzzo and Lisca before settling in for sunset Negronis at the see-and-be-seen Bar del Porto.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Balance out from all the casino hype with an indulgent treatment or power nap in the salt cave.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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In Texas, Hamilton Pool Preserve is a swimmable grotto with a massive dome ceiling and lush surroundings.—
Talia Avakian,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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For Reykjavik native Gulla Jónsdóttir, the Aurora Borealis phenomena, molten-red erupting volcanoes, black sand shores and hot water grottoes were part of everyday life growing up.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
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“Cavern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavern. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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