Cavern Meaning in English

word

US

ˈkævɝn

KAV-urn

UK

kˈævən

KAV-uhn

Definition

A cavern is a large natural cave, typically underground, often with an impressive or mysterious appearance.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used for very large or impressive caves; more dramatic than 'cave'. Common in literature and fantasy stories. In geology, 'cavern' refers to large spaces formed naturally underground.

• Spanish: caverna - gruta
• Portuguese (BR): caverna - gruta
• Portuguese (PT): caverna - gruta
• Chinese (Simplified): 洞穴 - 大洞
• Chinese (Traditional): 洞穴 - 大洞
• Hindi: गुफा
• Arabic: كهف - مغارة
• Bengali: গুহা - গর্ত (বিশাল, প্রাকৃতিক)
• Russian: пещера - каверна (большая, природная)
• Japanese: 大洞窟 - 洞窟
• Vietnamese: hang động lớn - động
• Korean: 대동굴 - 동굴
• Turkish: mağara - in (büyük, doğal)
• Urdu: غار - کھوہ (بڑا قدرتی غار)
• Indonesian: gua besar - gua alam

Example Sentences

We found a large cavern inside the mountain.

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A bear lived in the cavern all winter.

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The explorers entered the dark cavern carefully.

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The walls of the cavern sparkled with crystals.

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It felt like stepping into another world inside that massive cavern.

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Have you ever been inside a natural cavern? It's awesome!

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