grove

noun

1
: a small wood without underbrush
a picnic grove
2
: a planting of fruit or nut trees

Examples of grove in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The introduction of citrus groves fueled Gilbert’s early economy, beckoning settlers from far and wide in search of prosperity. Lux Butler, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024 Dancing on sugar-sand beaches until the wee hours of the morning, sipping fresh coconuts on hammocks in palm tree groves, and vibing to that earthy, boho aesthetic are now integral to the Tulum experience. Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2024 Surrounding coconut groves at Kalari Raysana in Kerala, India. Jane Alexander, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2024 About the Winery and Winemaker Tenuta Licinia comprises 60 hectares of woods, 5.5 hectares of vineyards, and 3 hectares of olive groves that were planted in the 1970s by a Belgian lawyer, Jacques de Liederkerke, grandfather of the current winemaker, James Marshall-Lockyer. Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa The first hotel from the brand, Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indiana Wells weaves three saltwater swimming pools, two restaurants and a bar into its 11 acres of citrus groves, olive trees and flower gardens. Abigail Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Feb. 2024 This adventure will be a one-hour flight over the picturesque vineyards and orange groves of Temecula Valley. Branded Content Contributor, Orange County Register, 8 Jan. 2024 The four settlers were in a clearing; one had an M16 and was walking along the edge of the terraced grove of olive trees. Shane Bauer, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2024 The fragrance of a lush orange grove welcomes me upon arrival. Leila Milgrim, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English grāf

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of grove was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Grove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grove. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

grove

noun
: a small wood
especially : a group of trees without underbrush
an orange grove

Biographical Definition

Grove

biographical name

Sir George 1820–1900 English musicologist

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