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
Recent Examples on the Web
The artwork shows a school, brightly colored houses and the winding path visitors climb during an annual religious pilgrimage to a grotto displaying an image of Mary, mother of Jesus.
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Leslie Katz, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
Cheese grottos are essentially tiny, personal cheese caves that live inside your fridge.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 3 Sep. 2024
The 52,000 square foot pink castle is home to an endless labyrinth of caverns, grottos, mariachi bands, volcanos, stage performers, puppet shows, and cliff divers who jump into a 30,000 gallon pool every 20 minutes.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2024
Visit an Emerald Grotto The Amalfi Coast has its very own grotto (green rather than Capri’s blue), located just east of the Vallone di Furore.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2024
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Leslie Katz, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
Cheese grottos are essentially tiny, personal cheese caves that live inside your fridge.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 3 Sep. 2024
The 52,000 square foot pink castle is home to an endless labyrinth of caverns, grottos, mariachi bands, volcanos, stage performers, puppet shows, and cliff divers who jump into a 30,000 gallon pool every 20 minutes.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2024
Visit an Emerald Grotto The Amalfi Coast has its very own grotto (green rather than Capri’s blue), located just east of the Vallone di Furore.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2024
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“Grotto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grotto. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.
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