Cavern
/ˈkævərn/
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1
A large underground space, often naturally formed.
/ˈkævərn/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A large cave or chasm.
The cavern was filled with ancient paintings.
💡 Simply: A really big cave!
👶 For kids: A giant hole in the ground, like a super big cave!
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We explored the vast cavern, marveling at its size.
How It's Used
Geology
"The explorers discovered a vast cavern filled with stunning stalactites and stalagmites."
Fiction
"The dragon lived in a dark, mysterious cavern deep within the mountain."
From Middle English caverne, from Old French caverne, from Latin caverna "cave, hollow," from cavus "hollow, concave."
The word 'cavern' has been used in literature to describe impressive underground spaces since the Middle Ages.
Memory tip
Imagine a 'cave' that's extra large and mysterious, that's a cavern!
Practice
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