cenote

noun

ce·​no·​te si-ˈnō-tē 

: 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

Both properties are located on a private slice of coastline within a short drive to archeological sites, cenotes, and other natural attractions, as well as popular Mexico family vacation spots like Tulum and Playa del Carmen. — Gina Kramer, USA Today, 25 July 2026

Our time at Sana left us eager to see one of the real cenotes dotted along the Riviera Maya. — Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

These include everything from mountain buggy rides and cenote dives to private sails and visits to national parks—all within a 45-minute drive. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026

Fireflies, male seahorses, dark chocolate, cenotes, hummingbirds, coral, all make appearances—or are recurring characters—in these poems. — Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 7 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from Yucatec ts'onot

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cenote

• peanut
• caseinate
• selenate