caving

noun

cav·​ing ˈkā-viŋ How to pronounce caving (audio)
: the sport of exploring caves : spelunking

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Activities include hiking, caving, canoeing, whitewater rafting, fishing, snow skiing, snowboarding and golfing at 17 area courses. William P. Barrett, Forbes, 14 Sep. 2024 Introduced from Europe to the New York area around 2006, perhaps through contaminated hiking or caving gear, the fungus has since spread to at least 40 states. Rudy Molinek, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2024 Here, travelers can partake in some unique adventure activities, from wild caving to pine nut gathering. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 June 2024 The long winter season (late October to March) offers its own unique experiences, such as ice caving and the potential for northern lights, but prepare for shorter days and colder, more uncertain weather. David Nikel, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for caving 

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of caving was in 1932

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“Caving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caving. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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caving

noun
cav·​ing ˈkā-viŋ How to pronounce caving (audio)
: the sport of exploring caves : spelunking

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