Synonyms for

Caverns

Verb / ˈkævɜ:nz / Another word for caverns — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Caverns are large underground chambers or caves.

Synonyms & similar words

cavernout cavern caves grottos vaults cellars tunnels subterranea hollows dens burrows lairs crypts abysses chasms catacombs gorges hollows pits fissures gullies

Example sentences

  1. The explorers ventured deep into the caverns.
  2. We saw bats hanging from the ceilings of the caverns.
  3. The caverns were filled with mysterious rock formations.
  4. The entrance to the caverns was hidden behind a waterfall.
  5. The caverns echoed with the sound of dripping water.

Quotes

  • 'The darkness in the caverns of the earth is almost like a soft voice.' - Jean Genet
  • 'Through the caverns measureless to man, down to a sunless sea.' - Edgar Allan Poe
  • 'There is a light in this world, a healing spirit more powerful than any darkness we may encounter. We sometimes lose sight of this force when there is suffering, too much pain. Then suddenly, the spirit will emerge through the lives of ordinary people who hear a call and answer in extraordinary ways.' - Richard Attenborough

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