grove

\ ˈgrōv

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Definition of grove

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a small wood without underbrush a picnic grove

2 : a planting of fruit or nut trees

Grove

biographical name

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Definition of Grove (Entry 2 of 2)

Sir George 1820–1900 English musicologist

Examples of grove in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Each year, nearly 1 million people visit the redwood grove, drawn to trees that soar to 250 feet and meandering creeks amid the ferns. — Kurtis Alexander, SFChronicle.com, "Muir Woods, one of last parks to resume operations, to reopen Monday," 26 June 2020 The tropical rain forest is a shady paradise filled with tall cypress trees, cycads, a grove of bamboo and tropical trees from around the world. — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, "The 15 best places in L.A. to find shade on hot summer days," 24 June 2020 Decton Hylton guided his tractor through a grove of pecan trees whose canopy of leaves filtered the sun. — Audrea Lim, Harper's Magazine, "We Shall Not Be Moved," 23 June 2020 The chase ended when his Honda Pilot crashed with a grove of trees, according to the death report. — Nicole Chavez, CNN, "Prosecutors are investigating possible evidence tampering in Javier Ambler's death," 19 June 2020 The main source of the pristine river surfaces in a lush grove of pecan and sycamore trees on Strunk’s ranch. — John Maccormack, ExpressNews.com, "Wind farms threaten unspoiled West Texas river and Air Force pilot training routes," 19 June 2020 One of California’s classic coastal getaways, Ventana Big Sur underwent a major, multimillion-dollar refurbishment a couple years ago and even added luxury glamping tents in an ancient redwood grove. — Eric Rosen, Condé Nast Traveler, "These Top Hotels Are Rarely Bookable With Points—But COVID-19 Has Changed That," 12 June 2020 However, Sunlight Pool reopened in 1972 and the picnic grove followed in 1973. — Charles Infosino, Cincinnati.com, "So, what's Coney Island gonna be like with no rides?," 12 June 2020 The town is the gateway to the Valley of the Giants, a 51-acre federal forest preserve with an iconic grove of trees as big as redwoods, draped in soggy neon moss. — The Oregonian - OregonLive.com, "Big money bought the forests. Small timber communities are paying the price," 11 June 2020

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“Grove.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grove. Accessed 10 Jul. 2020.

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