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
  • 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
  • While many have described the halls of the Colorado Convention Center as windowless caverns, Levitt Pavilion will offer more of a music festival vibe — and an atmosphere much more akin to other Colorado beer festivals.
    — Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of caverns
Noun
  • There are cellars with vintages dating back to the 1880s and old wine caves covered in mildew and mold, which were a dream for a wine lover like me.
    — Erin Florio, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Below the falls are limestone caves ripe for exploration, and hiking trails take visitors by the Rifle Falls Fish Hatchery, one of the largest trout-production hatcheries in Colorado.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 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 18 Oct. 2026.

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