Pronunciation: /ˈkævərn/
noun a large cave or a large chamber in a cave
A1 The explorers found a dark cavern deep in the forest.
A2 The children were scared to enter the cavern without a flashlight.
B1 The archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts inside the cavern.
B2 The cavern was so vast that it took hours to explore all of its chambers.
C1 The spelunkers descended into the cavern with specialized equipment.
C2 The cavern's intricate rock formations were a sight to behold for experienced cavers.
adjective cavernous - resembling a cavern in size, shape, or atmosphere
A1 The cavern entrance was dark and mysterious.
A2 The adventurers explored the cavern depths with caution.
B1 The cavern walls were covered in ancient cave paintings.
B2 The cavern ecosystem was teeming with life.
C1 The archaeologists discovered a hidden cavern filled with artifacts.
C2 The vast underground cavern system was a marvel of nature.
formal The explorers ventured deep into the dark cavern, unsure of what they might find.
informal Let's check out that cool cavern we saw on the hike yesterday.
slang That cavern was totally lit, we should go back and explore it some more.
figurative Within the depths of her mind, there existed a dark cavern of suppressed memories.
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