noun

• The exploring of underground caves as a pastime.

  ‘Paula loved cycling and potholing’

  More example sentences

  • ‘a potholing expedition’
  • ‘His favourite pastime of potholing had a close association with waterfalls.’
  • ‘Dawdle on the gated way and, just before you cross the narrow lane that leads to Bullpot, the potholing and caving centre, look for the fourth sheepfold, tucked under trees.’
  • ‘The outdoor sports enthusiast loved potholing and had enjoyed the activity for more than 14 years.’
  • ‘The Holy Grail of potholing is believed to lie in a remote area of China where prehistoric caves are thought to be almost twice as deep as any previously explored.’
  • ‘For a documentary-maker, that must have been like going potholing in Cumbria and stumbling on Tutankhamen's tomb.’