cavern
noun
a cave, especially one that is large and mostly underground.
caverns
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pluralof cavern.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The U.S. has released more than 128 million barrels from strategic salt caverns on the Gulf Coast in a bid to mitigate the impact of the monthslong closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
European gas-storage facilities are spread across the Continent, from tank farms to massive underground caverns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Freshly excavated caverns 100m underground sit next to stores that have been used for sparkling wine, apples and cheese in recent years.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Chip makers avoided shortages through diverse supplier networks, long-term contracts, and extensive helium storage caverns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
Another night, it’ll be glittering beaches with hidden underwater caverns.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
