: 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
And from its gorgeous white sand beaches to unique cenotes (or glittering underground caves), and buzzy downtown, there was plenty to get excited for.
—
Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2024
The recent findings were composed of analyses of 64 bodies out of the 100+ child remains recovered from a cistern close to the cenote.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024
Further Reading Maya used hallucinogenic plants in rituals to bless their ball courts
The site features underground rivers with natural sinkholes, called cenotes, providing water to the local inhabitants.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 12 June 2024
Sometimes offerings were left in caves, or in the case of Chichen Itza, tossed into cenotes (sink holes).
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for cenote 
Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2024
The recent findings were composed of analyses of 64 bodies out of the 100+ child remains recovered from a cistern close to the cenote.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 14 June 2024
Further Reading Maya used hallucinogenic plants in rituals to bless their ball courts
The site features underground rivers with natural sinkholes, called cenotes, providing water to the local inhabitants.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 12 June 2024
Sometimes offerings were left in caves, or in the case of Chichen Itza, tossed into cenotes (sink holes).
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for cenote
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'cenote.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near cenote
Cite this Entry
“Cenote.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cenote. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share