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antre

noun

ˈan-tər

Definition of antre

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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With the tall ceilings, crisp air conditioning, and muted brown walls, the dining rooms give off a cave-like vibe.

— Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
Take a boat tour of Kleftiko and Sykia sea cave, best seen from a private yacht charter.

— Helen Iatrou, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

Definition of cave

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Down a dark stairway is the murky world of Bronc’s Tack Room bar, a cavern with pool tables and the usual Stockyards amusements.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 July 2026
To keep up, the property has opened a campsite adjacent to the caverns for RV camping, cabin camping, and classic tent camping.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

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Tucked away in a grotto filtered by the shade of olive trees and Aleppo pine, the facility looks like a game of Jenga, badly played.

— Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026
The indoor/outdoor water park has a 900-foot lazy river, tube slides, and a heated grotto.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026

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