cenote

noun

ce·​no·​te si-ˈnō-tē How to pronounce cenote (audio)
: a deep sinkhole in limestone with a pool at the bottom that is found especially in Yucatán

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Families can explore ancient ruins such as Tulum and Coba, swim in natural cenotes, or take part in eco-adventures at Xcaret and Xel-Há parks. — Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 The four- to six-night program takes travelers on a self-reflective journey with experiences like sound healing at a limestone cenote, a private Temazcal ceremony with a spiritual leader, and excursions to archeological ruins. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025 The Atlantis Spa is a jungle oasis, filled with natural cenotes and mangroves, offering massages, facials, and temazcal ceremonies. — Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025 And, of course, the iconic cenotes are a can't-miss. — Nina Kahn, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for cenote

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Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from Yucatec ts'onot

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cenote was in 1841

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