Caverns — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈka-vərn/ (noun) /ˈlü-əs-ənd-ˈklärk/ (geographical name) /ˈlü-ˌrā/ (geographical name) /ˈkär(-ə)lz-ˌbad/ (geographical name)

Meaning & Definition of Caverns

Caverns (verb)

  1. to place in or as if in a cavern
  2. to form a cavern of, hollow —used with out

Caverns (noun)

  1. cave; especially, one of large or indefinite extent

Caverns (geographical name)

  1. caverns in central Tennessee southeast of McMinnville
  2. limestone caverns in central Montana west-northwest of Bozeman
  3. caverns in the Blue Ridge Mountains of northern Virginia
  4. caverns in southeastern New Mexico in Carlsbad Caverns National Park
  5. city in southwestern California north-northwest of San Diego population 105,328
  6. city in southeastern New Mexico on the Pecos River population 26,138

Caverns (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface

    "a cavern with beautiful stalactites"

    similar: antres, caves, delves (archaic), grots, grottoes
    related: abysses, chasms, gulfs, hollows, crawlways, galleries, subways, tunnels, excavations, mines, pits, shafts, wells, bunkers, dugouts, foxholes, burrows, coverts, dens, holes, lairs, lodges, shelters

Related Entry: Cavern (noun)

Cavern is a different word from Caverns. The synonyms below are for cavern, not for caverns.

  1. a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface

    "a cavern with beautiful stalactites"

    similar: antre, cave, delve (archaic), grot, grotto
    related: abyss, chasm, gulf, hollow, crawlway, gallery, subway, tunnel, excavation, mine, pit, shaft, well, bunker, dugout, foxhole, burrow, covert, den, hole, lair, lodge, shelter

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Caverns

The most common words with a similar meaning to Caverns:

Archaic: delves
antres, caves, grots, grottoes

Related Words for Caverns

abysses, chasms, gulfs, hollows, crawlways, galleries, subways, tunnels, excavations, mines, pits, shafts, wells, bunkers, dugouts, foxholes, burrows, coverts, dens, holes, lairs, lodges, shelters

Word Forms of Caverns

Inflections: caverned, caverning

Origin & Etymology of Caverns

derivative of cavern:1

First known use: circa 1630

Frequently Asked Questions about Caverns

What does "Caverns" mean?

"Caverns" means to place in or as if in a cavern. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to place in or as if in a cavern.

What is another word for "Caverns"?

Other words for "Caverns" include antres, caves, delves, grots and grottoes. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Caverns" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Caverns"?

There are 28 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Caverns". Common alternatives include antres, caves, delves, grots and grottoes.

How do you use "Caverns" in a sentence?

Examples of "Caverns" in a sentence: "a cavern with beautiful stalactites".

Is "Caverns" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Caverns" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Caverns"?

"Caverns" is pronounced /ˈka-vərn/ as a noun, /ˈlü-əs-ənd-ˈklärk/ as a geographical name, /ˈlü-ˌrā/ as a geographical name and /ˈkär(-ə)lz-ˌbad/ as a geographical name.

What is the origin of the word "Caverns"?

"Caverns" comes from derivative of cavern:1. First known use: circa 1630.

What is another word for "Caverns" meaning "a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface"?

When "Caverns" (noun) means a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface, synonyms include antres, caves, delves, grots and grottoes.