A prehistoric human who lived in caves; a caveman or cavewoman. / (figuratively, derogatory) One who behaves like a caveman, lacking culture and refinement.

plural of man cave

(informal, humorous) A part of a home specifically reserved for adult male activities, such as drinking beer, playing games and watching TV; often a garage or den.

plural of cave lion

An extinct subspecies of lion, Panthera leo spelaea, known from fossils and multiple examples of prehistoric art.

plural of cave painting

(uncountable) The activity of applying pigments to the interior surfaces of caves to create images, especially when carried out in prehistoric times.

A large extinct species of bear, †Ursus spelaeus.

plural of cave dweller

(philosophy, epistemology) An allegorical cave whose unwitting, chained inhabitants perceive reality only in the form of shadow puppetry cast by the light of a man-made fire, lacking any awareness of the limitations of their perspective or its constructed nature.