as in caverns
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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The valley floor hums with cowbells and the distant whir of paragliders circling above alpine meadows—as Trümmelbach’s glacial torrents roar through limestone caverns.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025 -
Though no items were stolen from the store, Hutcheson said police determined Walker unlocked the door to the caverns and the store.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Chameleons live in warmer environments on trees or bushes, while salamanders thrive in moist habitats, including leaf litter and caves.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Cleverly, the major rides in the park are hidden behind internal walls which are designed to look like caves, skyscrapers and a row of houses.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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To keep things fresh, producers have ventured into hitherto uncharted baking grottoes.—
Ruby Tandoh,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Antres.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antres. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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