cenote

noun

ce·​no·​te si-ˈnō-tē How to pronounce cenote (audio)
: a deep sinkhole in limestone with a pool at the bottom that is found especially in Yucatán

Examples of cenote in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The capital of Yucatán, this city is hailed as an LGBTQ+ friendly destination, and is also famous for its cenotes and Mayan culture. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024 Imagine waking up surrounded by lush jungles and having access to a mystical cenote, a natural underground water chamber. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 July 2024 And from its gorgeous white sand beaches to unique cenotes (or glittering underground caves), and buzzy downtown, there was plenty to get excited for. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2024 The recent findings were composed of analyses of 64 bodies out of the 100+ child remains recovered from a cistern close to the cenote. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for cenote 

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Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from Yucatec ts'onot

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cenote was in 1841

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“Cenote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cenote. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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