cavern
Translation
cavern
Examples
The cavern was filled with stalactites and stalagmites.
The cavern was filled with stalactites and stalagmites.
His voice echoed in the vast cavern.
His voice echoed in the vast cavern.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) cavern a very large cave The explorers entered the dark cavern.
Similar Words
Synonyms: large cave, grotto
Etymology
From Latin 'caverna', related to 'cavus' meaning 'hollow'. It shares the same root as 'cave'.
Memory Tips
A 'cavern' is just a very large 'cave'. Think of the '-ern' suffix as making it sound bigger and more vast.