as in cavern
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface
the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in a long-forgotten grot by a shepherd boy
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Noun
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The four pumps are massive and stored in a large underground cavern at the Southport plant.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
9 Oct. 2025 -
Mysterious sounds are often heard in the cavern, which houses the largest flowstone formation in the state.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Other highlights include a stylish wet bar, a wine cellar/grotto, and a home theater.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Sep. 2025
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Or for a more tranquil setting, a grotto is tucked into the corner of the lagoon.—
Mia Taylor,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The caves were rediscovered in 2014, but because of their proximity to Interstate 380, Iowa’s Department of Transportation elected to fill them in rather than mark them as a historical site.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The mummified remains were preserved exceptionally, thanks to the dry and cool conditions of the cave.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Grot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grot. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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