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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But the settings—sailboats, grottoes, caves, lush gardens, elegant townhouses—couldn’t be lovelier.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 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
He couldn’t stay here.The rainy season in the Ajo Mountains was brief, and Matt had a very clear idea of how soon the little frog ponds and hidden grottoes would dry out.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
