cavern Meaning & Definition
What Does Cavern Mean?
As a noun, cavern means A large cave. It is also used to mean An underground chamber. As a verb, it means To form a cavern or deep depression in.
Cavern in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkav.ən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | cavern out |
| Plural | caverns |
| Verb forms | caverns, caverning, caverned |
Cavern Definition (Noun)
- A large cave.
- An underground chamber.
- A large, dark place or space.
a dark cavern of a shop
Cavern as a Verb
- To form a cavern or deep depression in.
catacombs caverning the hillsides
- To put into a cavern.
Synonyms of Cavern
Cavern synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Cavern
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Cavern in a Sentence
a dark cavern of a shop
catacombs caverning the hillsides
Word Forms & Grammar
cavern (plural caverns)
cavern (third-person singular simple present caverns, present participle caverning, simple past and past participle caverned)
Words That Rhyme With Cavern
Origin of Cavern
From Middle English caverne, borrowing from Old French caverne, from Latin caverna (“hollow, cavity, cave”), from cavus (“hollow, excavated, concave”).
How Do You Say Cavern?
You say cavern as //ˈkav.ən//. It has 1 syllable.
Cavern: Your Questions Answered
Is cavern a noun or a verb?
Cavern is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for cavern?
Close synonyms of cavern are cavern out. See the full list of cavern synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of cavern?
The plural of cavern is caverns.
What is the past tense of cavern?
The past tense of cavern is caverned. The present participle is caverning.