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caving

American

[key-ving] / ˈkeɪ vɪŋ /

noun

spelunking.

caving British

/ ˈkeɪvɪŋ /

noun

the sport of climbing in and exploring caves

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Other Word Forms

caver

noun

Etymology

Origin of caving

First recorded in 1865–70; cave ( def. ) + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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The roof can be caving in or they can be well-loved properties with absentee owners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

History suggests they will hesitate before eventually caving to his will.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

While I’d like to push back more, I know myself, and will end up caving and buying a new dress.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 8, 2025

Meanwhile, at Mayo Clinic, Lily was caving under the pressure she felt to get better.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2025

All around them the world seemed to be caving in; the way of life that had existed in Odessa for sixty years was badly shaken.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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