grotto
noun
grot·to
ˈgrä-(ˌ)tō 
plural grottoes also grottos
1
: cave
2
: an artificial recess or structure made to resemble a natural cave
Examples of grotto in a Sentence
at the heart of the shrine is a small rocky grotto into which pilgrims can descend
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The circular crystal grotto remains the heart of the property, with its daily meditation sessions, while a new sunken living room was added for lounging.
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Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
Or spend your days making like a mermaid in your very own indoor grotto complete with a waterfall and lazy-river-style shape that circulates around a picturesque center island.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
Ancient Buddhist grottoes nestled in the mountains of Majishan and Yungang, China, have seen a spike in visitors, with 3 million visiting in 2023 compared to 2 million in 2019.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
Desprez created a watercolor painting during that timeframe that depicts a feast taking place in the grotto.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
Or spend your days making like a mermaid in your very own indoor grotto complete with a waterfall and lazy-river-style shape that circulates around a picturesque center island.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
Ancient Buddhist grottoes nestled in the mountains of Majishan and Yungang, China, have seen a spike in visitors, with 3 million visiting in 2023 compared to 2 million in 2019.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
Desprez created a watercolor painting during that timeframe that depicts a feast taking place in the grotto.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Grotto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grotto. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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