subterranean

adjective

ˌsəb-tə-ˈrā-nē-ən How to pronounce subterranean (audio)
Definition of subterraneannext
as in underground
being, situated, or operating beneath the surface of the earth a subterranean bunker that supposedly could withstand even an atomic blast

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Recent Examples of subterranean On a purely logistical level, the practice of storing wine in a subterranean chamber is useful for maintaining cool, consistent temperatures that are conducive to aging wine. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 June 2026 Visitors to the park can enjoy surface and subterranean exploration, canoeing the Green River, hiking, camping, and horseback riding. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 The hotel reopened in late 2025 as a 28-room property with a subterranean spa housing indoor and outdoor pools, two indoor saunas, a steam room and a hammam, all carved into what was once the monastery’s cellar and crypt. — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The spa There’s a dreamy subterranean spa with all the standard treatments, but to really get into Potato Head’s groove, opt for a session at the New Age-y Sanctuary Wellness Centre instead. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for subterranean
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subterranean
underground
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  • Inside, plans call for wet and dry research labs, teaching labs, collaboration areas, offices, instructional spaces and a 130‑space underground parking garage.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Some experts — and Kennedy — argue that offering peptides through licensed compounding pharmacies would shrink this underground market and direct people toward safer products.
    — Aria Bendix, NBC news, 30 June 2026
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