cenote

noun

ce·no·te si-ˈnō-tē

: a deep sinkhole in limestone with a pool at the bottom that is found especially in Yucatán

Examples of cenote in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Get to Bacalar’s cenotes and jungles before the town becomes as popular as its northern neighbors. —

Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024 Blending natural surroundings with therapeutic practices, Sana’s design evokes the sacred cenotes of the Yucatán, where Mayan communities would gather for ritualistic healing. —

Caroline Tell, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Crews drilled steel pillars deep into the ground, disturbing a fragile ecosystem of thousands of caverns and freshwater sinkholes known as cenotes. —

Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2024 Some of the most popular east coast destinations include Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Cozumel, all of which are known for beautiful beaches, lively nightlife, and proximity to cenotes and Mayan Ruins. —

Stefanie Waldek, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2023 See all Example Sentences for cenote