Cave

/keɪv/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large underground chamber, typically of natural origin, in a hillside or cliff.

The explorers found a hidden cave deep in the mountains.

A hollow or burrow in the ground used by certain animals.

The rabbit quickly darted into its cave when it sensed danger.

verb

To hollow out or excavate a space, especially in rock.

They had to cave out parts of the hillside to build the road.

Middle English 'cave', from Old French 'cave', from Latin 'cāva', meaning 'hollow, cave'.

to cave in

to yield or give in under pressure

the cave of wonders

a mythical place full of treasures

cave man

a primitive human being, often depicted in prehistoric settings

cavern

A large cave.

cavity

A hollow space within a solid object.

excavate

To dig out and remove earth.

To give up or surrender.

He caved under the pressure from his friends.

A place to chill or hang out.

Let’s hit the cave for some gaming this weekend.