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
Stroll through the Boboli and Bardini Gardens Behind Palazzo Pitti, the Medicis’ royal palace, the Boboli Gardens are the archetype of the classic Renaissance Italian gardens, with fountains, grottoes, and statues.
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2024
One woman, Vicki [Gunvalson], even had a grotto in her backyard.
—Maer Roshan, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2024
One woman, Vicki [Gunvalson], even had a grotto in her backyard.
—Maer Roshan, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for grotto
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“Grotto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grotto. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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