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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Noun
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Researchers only recently discovered and explored Arne Ovamgrotta, but the ancient cave has held a significant collection of animal bones for 75,000 years.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Aug. 2025 -
Picture yourself hanging in a cave, wrapped in wings, seeing nothing, sensing everything through bursts of sonar.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
5 Aug. 2025
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In St Gallen for Wales’ second match against France, the compact atmosphere of the 19,000-capacity Kybunpark made for a raucous affair, the proximity of the stands to the pitch creating a cavern of noise.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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Ten million years ago, these cracks began to merge with the nearby Green River, causing miniature underground rivers and caverns to develop.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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The garden fills a grotto on the north side of the gigantic 387-acre West LA campus, which was donated in 1888 specifically for use by veterans.—
Quil Lawrence,
NPR,
2 June 2026
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Throughout the rosary recital in the grotto, I was plagued with worry.—
Annie Ernaux,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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“Antre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antre. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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