grotto
noun
grot·to
ˈgrä-(ˌ)tō 
plural grottoes also grottos
1
: cave
2
: an artificial recess or structure made to resemble a natural cave
Examples of grotto in a Sentence
at the heart of the shrine is a small rocky grotto into which pilgrims can descend
Recent Examples on the Web
Boats depart from here for island tours, including to the famous Blue Grotto and other smaller grottoes and coves.
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Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2024
Gianni’s Boat service is a local favorite but note that the blue grotto is only accessible by smaller row boat.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 9 July 2024
The resort boasts a half-acre pool featuring a swim-through rock grotto, waterfalls, a water slide tower, and a suspension bridge.
—Jamie Davis Smith, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
The French artist, known for her intricate landscapes made of paper cutouts, said her initial design was partly based on etchings of an artificial grotto in the gardens of Versailles, which was destroyed in the 17th century.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 3 July 2024
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Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2024
Gianni’s Boat service is a local favorite but note that the blue grotto is only accessible by smaller row boat.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 9 July 2024
The resort boasts a half-acre pool featuring a swim-through rock grotto, waterfalls, a water slide tower, and a suspension bridge.
—Jamie Davis Smith, USA TODAY, 4 July 2024
The French artist, known for her intricate landscapes made of paper cutouts, said her initial design was partly based on etchings of an artificial grotto in the gardens of Versailles, which was destroyed in the 17th century.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 3 July 2024
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“Grotto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grotto. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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