grotto

noun

grot·to | \ ˈgrä-(ˌ)tō

plural grottoes also grottos

Definition of grotto

1 : cave

2 : an artificial recess or structure made to resemble a natural cave

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Synonyms for grotto

Synonyms

antre, cave, cavern, delve [archaic], grot

Examples of grotto in a Sentence

at the heart of the shrine is a small rocky grotto into which pilgrims can descend

Recent Examples on the Web

Pratt added four floors, creating more than 50 mountain-view rooms, as well as the aforementioned spa, which houses six treatment rooms, a grotto-sized hot tub, an oxygen bar and a yoga studio and gym. — Jane Larkworthy, ELLE Decor, "Snow Pine Lodge Brings a New Level of Luxury to Alta," 28 Mar. 2019 Legend has it, Sperlonga was a stop on Odysseus's journey, and a group of ancient sculptures depicting scenes from the Odyssey were found in the grotto adjacent to the villa. — Laura Itzkowitz, Condé Nast Traveler, "5 Best Day Trips from Rome," 5 Mar. 2018 Pinch your nose skin to see a few: Thin noodles of dead skin that eject from your pores like eels from undersea grottoes. — Brennan Kilbane, Allure, "A Comprehensive Guide to the SkincareAddiction Subreddit," 5 Apr. 2019 Imagine descending a staircase on the shore, and finding yourself in an underwater oasis—18-feet below the water’s surface—that rivals Ariel’s grotto in The Little Mermaid. — Samantha Swenson, ELLE Decor, "Snøhetta Debuts Europe's First Underwater Restaurant," 28 Mar. 2019 The all-new resort will have 59 rooms and suites and 19 dorm-style bunk rooms—all with a slope-side heated pool, hot tubs, spa, indoor grotto, oxygen bar, fire pits, game and movie rooms, ski lockers, bar, and restaurant. — Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, "If You're Skiing the Rockies This Winter, Read This First," 4 Dec. 2018 The sprawling oasis has an amphitheater, classical Roman statues, grottos, ponds, fountains, and an abundance of flowers. — Vogue, "These Are the 6 Gucci-Approved Places to Travel in 2019," 22 Jan. 2019 The ceiling of the grotto is equipped with programmable LED light strips to further the artlike effect. — Elle Decor Staff, ELLE Decor, "9 One-Of-A-Kind Backyards," 15 Apr. 2014 After entering the museum, visitors will pass through a natural mountain rock grotto. — Natalia Rachlin, WSJ, "A New Museum is Putting This Swiss Alps Town on the Map," 12 Dec. 2018

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