grots

noun

plural of grot
as in caverns
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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  1. caverns
  2. caves
  3. grottoes
Noun
  • The former approach builds geological repositories by blasting and digging massive underground tunnels, shafts, and caverns.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Energy Secretary Chris Wright has warned that drawing the reserve down too far could damage the salt caverns where the oil is stored.
    — Heather Occhino, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of caverns
Noun
  • Tourists’ access has been curtailed in order to protect the engravings, and researchers believe that clearing the years of sediment that has settled in the caves may reveal more art.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Saudi Arabia’s latest deal, to store oil in underground caves in Singapore, may not be big enough to sway global markets.
    — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of caves
Noun
  • Folk traditions also inform the wellness practices at the resort’s Waldorf Astoria Spa, which includes wet-area grottoes, steam rooms, and a saltwater meditation pool.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Boats depart from here for island tours, including to the famous Blue Grotto and other smaller grottoes and coves.
    — Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
Definition of grottoes
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“Grots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grots. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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