crevice
6 synonyms for crevice, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A narrow crack or opening, especially in rock or a wall.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Old French crevace, from crever, "to burst", from Latin crepare, "to crack" — a doublet of "crevasse".
Full origin of crevice →Frequently asked questions
What does “crevice” mean?
The word “crevice” means a narrow crack or opening, especially in rock or a wall. In plain terms, a thin gap or crack, usually in stone.
How do you pronounce “crevice”?
“Crevice” is pronounced KREH-vihs (/ˈkɹɛvɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “crevice” in a sentence?
Here is “crevice” used in a sentence: “A small fern had taken root in a crevice of the cliff face.”
What part of speech is “crevice”?
“Crevice” is a noun.
Where does the word “crevice” come from?
The word “crevice” comes from Latin. From Old French crevace, from crever, "to burst", from Latin crepare, "to crack" — a doublet of "crevasse".
