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
  • Leaving the cave The cantor stands to lead the congregation in prayer, which will be followed by a ritualistic chanting of Acheinu.
    Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • His most recent film for Amazon was Thirteen Lives, which told the incredible rescue of the youth soccer team trapped in a cave in Thailand.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • With a cool, constant temperature of 54 degrees, the caverns are a perfect year-round adventure.
    Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The subterranean spa, enveloped in a neutral stone, exudes a tranquil, cavern-like atmosphere, while Little Monogram—a playful, interactive space complete with a ball pit—was expressly created for children under seven.
    Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Other highlights include a stylish wet bar, a wine cellar/grotto, and a home theater.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Or for a more tranquil setting, a grotto is tucked into the corner of the lagoon.
    Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Antre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antre. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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