grotto
noun
a cave or cavern.
grottoes
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pluralof grotto.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Near an oasis in the Gobi Desert, the stupendous mural-covered grottoes capture centuries of Buddhist art.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Rainwater leaks and rising humidity have damaged ancient cave paintings, including those in the famous Mogao grottoes, it said, and some caves have even collapsed.
From Reuters ● Jul. 17, 2023
The Afro Mermaid Summit — it's so incredibly important for Black and brown mermaids to be able to come together and have a safe space to swim in these beautiful grottoes.
From Salon ● May 28, 2023
At the funeral’s conclusion, Benedict coffin returns to the basilica and is brought down to the grottoes under the main floor.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 4, 2023
The shrines are actually a series of grottoes built out of sponge rock and crystals so that the exterior walls sparkle in the light.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
