Caverns Meaning in English
word · lemma: cavern
Definition
Large natural caves, usually underground and often with impressive or expansive chambers.
Usage & Nuances
'Caverns' is a formal and poetic word, often used in geology or literature. It is more impressive and larger than 'caves.' Common collocations: 'explore caverns,' 'underground caverns.' Don't confuse with 'cavities' (small holes) or 'caves' (can be smaller).
Spanish: cavernas - grutasPortuguese (BR): cavernas - grutasPortuguese (PT): cavernas - grutasChinese (Simplified): 洞穴 - 巨穴Chinese (Traditional): 洞穴 - 巨穴Hindi: गुफाएँArabic: كهوف ضخمة - مغاراتBengali: গুহা - বৃহৎ গুহাRussian: пещеры - каверны (геология)Japanese: 大洞窟 - 地下洞窟Vietnamese: hang động lớn - động lớnKorean: 거대한 동굴 - 대형 동굴Turkish: mağaralar - büyük mağaralarUrdu: وسیع غاریںIndonesian: gua besar - gua raksasa
Example Sentences
Tourists love visiting the caverns near the river.
basic
Some believe strange creatures live deep inside the caverns.
natural
The largest caverns can be miles long.
basic
Bats often live in dark caverns underground.
basic
The echo in those caverns is amazing—it sounds like music.
natural
They spent hours exploring hidden caverns during their trip.
natural