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 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.
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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
Outside the main house is a 70,000-gallon pool with a slide, grotto, and hot tub, as well as tons of space for lounging and a 200-fish koi pond.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 23 July 2024
Alternatively, hop on one of the many boats that offer grotto tours from Amalfi.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2024
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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
Outside the main house is a 70,000-gallon pool with a slide, grotto, and hot tub, as well as tons of space for lounging and a 200-fish koi pond.
—Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 23 July 2024
Alternatively, hop on one of the many boats that offer grotto tours from Amalfi.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2024
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 20 Sep. 2024.
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