Synonyms for

Crater

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

Definition

A large, bowl-shaped cavity in the ground or on the surface of a planet or the moon, typically caused by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite.

Synonyms & similar words

crater volcaniccrater depression hole pit basin bowl caldera cavity concavity dent dimple dip fissure hollow indentation indenture pothole receptacle sag sinkhole vacuity

Synonyms by register

Formal

caldera excavation pit depression

Informal

hole dip dent gully

Literary

chasm abyss maw

Antonyms

peak summit hill mound rise knoll

Common collocations

  • volcanic crater
  • impact crater
  • lunar crater
  • meteor crater
  • crater lake
  • crater rim
  • deep crater

Word family

noun crater
verb crater

Usage note

A crater typically refers to a large, bowl-shaped cavity resulting from an explosion or impact. It can also refer to the opening at the top of a volcano.

Example sentences

  1. The volcano's crater was filled with hot lava.
  2. The asteroid left a huge crater on the surface of the moon.
  3. The meteorite's impact created a massive crater in the desert.
  4. The scientist studied the rocks around the crater to learn more about its formation.
  5. The hiker slipped and fell into a deep crater on the trail.

Quotes

  • The moon is essentially gray, no color. It looks like plaster of Paris, like dirty beach sand with lots of footprints in it. - James A. Lovell Jr.
  • When a great adventure is offered, you don't refuse it. - Amelia Earhart
  • The Earth is the cradle of humanity, but one cannot live in the cradle forever. - Konstantin Tsiolkovsky

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