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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Other features, per the listing, include: High ceilings Swimming pool
Waterfall
Hidden grotto
Spa
Viewing deck
Chef’s kitchen
Gardens
Patio
Abundant room
The listing is held by Kristy Sartorius and Chip Sartorius of Vista Sotheby’s International Realty.
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Tj MacIas 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Other highlights include a stylish wet bar, a wine cellar/grotto, and a home theater.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2025
Or for a more tranquil setting, a grotto is tucked into the corner of the lagoon.
—Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
To keep things fresh, producers have ventured into hitherto uncharted baking grottoes.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
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Tj MacIas 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Other highlights include a stylish wet bar, a wine cellar/grotto, and a home theater.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 15 Sep. 2025
Or for a more tranquil setting, a grotto is tucked into the corner of the lagoon.
—Mia Taylor, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
To keep things fresh, producers have ventured into hitherto uncharted baking grottoes.
—Ruby Tandoh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grotto
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“Grotto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grotto. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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