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caver

American  
[key-ver] / ˈkeɪ vər /

noun

  • cavers
    plural
  1. a person who studies or explores caves.


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Etymology

Origin of caver

First recorded in 1645–55; cave + -er 1

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The first part of the cave system, Redhouse Lane Swallet, was originally found in the 1990s by Paul Taylor, a caver from Gloucester.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2025

With no direct communication to the ill caver, the rescue team feared they might not reach him in time.

From National Geographic Sep. 14, 2023

While he was deep underground, the caver, Mark Dickey, 40, who is himself an expert cave rescuer, suffered gastrointestinal bleeding and lost three liters of blood.

From New York Times Sep. 11, 2023

Teams from across Europe had rushed to Morca cave in southern Turkey’s Taurus Mountains to aid Mark Dickey, a 40-year-old experienced caver who became seriously ill on Sept. 2 with stomach bleeding.

From Washington Times Sep. 11, 2023

Add four cupfuls of fish stock, seasoning with red and white pepper, caver, and cook for twenty minutes.

From How to Cook Fish by Myrtle Reed

An "exploratory urge" led to the discovery of one of the largest cave systems found in Britain in a decade, with cavers saying it was "a dream come true".

From BBC Jul. 23, 2025

They also took sleep measurements on a sub-group of cavers.

From Science Daily Dec. 3, 2024

Each national team of cavers brings different expertise.

From National Geographic Sep. 14, 2023

There are 190 personnel from eight countries assisting in the rescue effort, including doctors, paramedics and experienced cavers, Mersin Gov. Ali Hamza Pehlivan told media on Saturday.

From Washington Times Sep. 9, 2023

More than 170 people, including doctors, paramedics and experienced cavers, are involved in the rescue operation.

From Seattle Times Sep. 8, 2023

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