ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Spelunking

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Spelunking is a noun meaning The practice or hobby of exploring underground caverns.

Meaning

The practice or hobby of exploring underground caverns.

More Meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of spelunk

Example Sentences

In the great myths, the adventures are external, even when they involve such metaphorical spelunkings as the voyage into the underworld.

Word Forms

Synonyms for spelunking

Depending on context, synonyms include caving.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cave, spelunc, potholing, draining, ridgewalking, subterrene.

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