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grotto

noun

ˈgrä-(ˌ)tō

as in cave

a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface at the heart of the shrine is a small rocky grotto into which pilgrims can descend

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Recent Examples of grotto The centerpiece is the Grotto Pool, a sprawling tropical pool complete with waterfalls, a cave-like rock grotto, and a waterslide—and if your idea of a perfect pool day is recharging away from the noise, there's a lap pool on the property too. —

Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 22 May 2026 For Reykjavik native Gulla Jónsdóttir, the Aurora Borealis phenomena, molten-red erupting volcanoes, black sand shores and hot water grottoes were part of everyday life growing up. —

Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 8 May 2026 In the spa’s sauna area, visitors can choose from a Finnish sauna, charcoal sauna, salt grotto, and an ice room, among other features. —

Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 This one-bedroom Airbnb is on the ground floor of the villa and showcases the building’s original soaring stone arches and curved ceilings that evoke an ancient grotto. —

Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grotto

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And because the pellets were some 30 meters away from the cave’s entrance, the team could rule out their incineration by a natural wildfire.

— Sahas Mehra, Scientific American, 19 June 2026
Moaning Caverns and Calaveras cave tours Calaveras County's caverns offer guided underground tours, dramatic cave formations and a cooler alternative on hot summer days.

— CBS News, CBS News, 18 June 2026