as in cavern
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface
the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in a long-forgotten grot by a shepherd boy
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The subterranean spa, enveloped in a neutral stone, exudes a tranquil, cavern-like atmosphere, while Little Monogram—a playful, interactive space complete with a ball pit—was expressly created for children under seven.—
Katie Chang,
AFAR Media,
22 Sep. 2025 -
Their nests are typically located in cliff-side caverns and look more like a vague pile of large sticks, photos show.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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Other highlights include a stylish wet bar, a wine cellar/grotto, and a home theater.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
15 Sep. 2025
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Or for a more tranquil setting, a grotto is tucked into the corner of the lagoon.—
Mia Taylor,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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The waterway where the new species was discovered also runs parallel to The Gupt Mahadev Shiva Temple — a cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, a Hindu God.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Also avoid bats, monkeys and forest antelope, and do not enter caves or mines where bats may live.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Grot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grot. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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