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

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Get to Bacalar’s cenotes and jungles before the town becomes as popular as its northern neighbors. Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024 Blending natural surroundings with therapeutic practices, Sana’s design evokes the sacred cenotes of the Yucatán, where Mayan communities would gather for ritualistic healing. Caroline Tell, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Crews drilled steel pillars deep into the ground, disturbing a fragile ecosystem of thousands of caverns and freshwater sinkholes known as cenotes. Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024 Some of the most popular east coast destinations include Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Cozumel, all of which are known for beautiful beaches, lively nightlife, and proximity to cenotes and Mayan Ruins. Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2023 See all Example Sentences for cenote 

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 7 Dec. 2024.

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