cavern

/ˈkæv.ən/ /ˈkæv.ɚn/

Meanings

noun

A large cave.

Examples :

"The hikers explored the cavern, marveling at the formations inside. "

noun

An underground chamber.

Examples :

"The explorers carefully entered the cavern, hoping to find ancient drawings on its walls. "

geology geography nature area

verb

To form a cavern or deep depression in.

Examples :

"catacombs caverning the hillsides"

geology geography nature

verb

To put into a cavern.

Examples :

"The archaeologists carefully caverned the ancient artifact, placing it deep within the simulated cave for safekeeping. "

geology place building

Related Words

archaeologists noun

/ˌɑːrkiˈɒlədʒɪsts/ /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒɪsts/

Someone who studies or practises archaeology.

"Archaeologists carefully dig in the dirt, looking for clues about past civilizations. "

formations noun

/fɔːrˈmeɪʃənz/ /fɔːrˈmeɪʃnz/

Something possessing structure or form.

"The marching band practiced their formations on the football field. "

marveling verb

/ˈmɑːrvəlɪŋ/ /ˈmɑːrvlɪŋ/

To become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something.

"The children were marveling at the magician's disappearing act. "

catacombs noun

/ˈkætəˌkoʊmz/ /ˈkætəˌkuːmz/

(often plural) An underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves, used (in former times) as a cemetery; a tunnel system used for burying the dead, as in Paris or Ancient Rome.

"During their trip to Rome, the tourists explored the ancient catacombs, where early Christians were buried centuries ago. "

depression noun

/dɪˈpɹɛʃən/ /dəˈpɹɛʃ(ə)n/

In psychotherapy and psychiatry, a state of mind producing serious, long-term lowering of enjoyment of life or inability to visualize a happy future.

"Sarah's depression made it hard to enjoy her usual school activities and look forward to the future. "

hillsides noun

/ˈhɪlsaɪdz/

The side of a hill.

"Sentence: Wildflowers covered the hillsides in the spring, creating a beautiful view. "

underground noun

/ˈʌndəɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈʌndɚɡɹaʊnd/

An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.

"My brother uses the underground to get to work every day. "

explored verb

/ɪkˈsplɔːrd/ /ɛkˈsplɔːrd/

To seek for something or after someone.

"The lost child explored the crowded mall, desperately calling out for his mother. "

simulated verb

/ˈsɪmjuleɪtɪd/ /ˈsɪmjəleɪtɪd/

To model, replicate, duplicate the behavior, appearance or properties of.

"We will use a smoke machine to simulate the fog you will actually encounter."

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

explorers noun

/ɪkˈsplɔːrərz/ /ɛkˈsplɔːrərz/

One who explores something

"Explorers like Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean to find new lands. "

safekeeping noun

/ˌseɪfˈkiːpɪŋ/

The act of keeping something safe; protection from harm, damage, loss, or theft

"I entrusted the important documents to my lawyer for safekeeping. "