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antre

noun

ˈan-tər

Definition of antre

as in cave

a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface a fantasy in which an intrepid band of adventurers enter a vast antre and discover a hidden world filled with monsters and wonders

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In Yolan, a fine Italian dining restaurant, there’s a see-through cheese cave, housing 80-pound wheels of cheese.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Who was the first person to domesticate dogs, to dare to bring a wolf into their cave and tame it?

— Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of cave

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Salt caverns present severe geographical constraints, while aquifers and depleted hydrocarbon fields lack demonstrated, long-term containment integrity for hydrogen gas.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
After lingering over spaghetti alle vongole at Ristorante Lido Azzurro, which hovers over the sea near Amalfi’s harbor, zip around the coast to sea caverns and grottos, pausing for dips in secluded spots away from the crowds.

— Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of cavern

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The pool flows around a viewing deck with a grotto and slide.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
The site near the Spanish border draws millions of pilgrims each year, especially sick and disabled believers hoping for a cure from the famed spring water in the Lourdes grotto where the visions purportedly occurred.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026

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