caving

noun

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

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All have stressed that a repeat of his March caving would be unacceptable. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Sep. 2025 For Mills, nothing beats the unfettered connection caving has to nature. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 How to start wild caving safely Wild caving requires proper preparation and guidance. — Heide Brandes, AFAR Media, 15 Oct. 2025 The week started off not with a bang but with a whimper — specifically, the Democratic Party caving to end the shutdown. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for caving

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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

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

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