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grotto Definition

grotto (grätō)

noun pl. -·toes or -·tos

  1. a cave
  2. a cavelike summerhouse, shrine, etc.

Etymology: It grotta < ML grupta < VL crupta, for L crypta, crypt

grotto Synonyms

grotto

n.

grotto Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • decorate: Right at the Junction leads via a squeeze past a fallen slab to a finely decorated grotto.
  • enter: The first thing he saw as he entered the grotto was the train on the tracks above his head.
  • build: The demolished parts were taken to build the grotto.
  • visit: For fancy dress items that are sure to make you stand out, visit this couture grotto.
  • include: Features include an 18th century-style grotto, secret gardens and a traditional labyrinth at the heart of the garden designed for all ages.
  • construct: Those who labored to construct the grotto were regularly rewarded with a glass of gin.

Preposition: at

end: Brian Judd had even dreamt about a Mermaid's grotto at the end, hence the name.

Adjective modifier

  • underground: Why not take this opportunity to take your children, under 5's included, to the underground grotto for their special gift.
  • magical: Come along for a one hour magical cruise and keep you r eyes open for Santa magical grotto.
  • famous: A little beyond York House stood Alexander Pope's villa, his garden and his famous grotto.
  • beautiful: In the wall of the chamber at this point, a glimpse can be had of a really beautiful grotto.
  • natural: At the Great Alps Falls the stream drops 21 meters into a lovely natural grotto.
  • small: The end pitch drops 14m to a passage heading west to a 7m pitch and a small grotto with no draft or way on.

Modifies a noun

system: CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT A major part of the grotto system is located within the protected area which is considered as a natural and cultural monument.

Noun used with modifier

  • ice: DAYS 3 & 4 Join the ' ice grotto ' tour or mine visit ( included ).
  • fairy: As it is below ground level, you feel as tho you are descending into a lush, fairy grotto.
  • salt: There is also a Thermal Suite comprising herb sauna, crystal steam room and salt grotto.
  • shell: The shell grotto at one end will provide a sheltered meeting place.
  • stone: The date of the stone grotto with terracotta figures which is also to be found in the grounds is not known.
  • hideaway: Calabria's vast seaboard, meanwhile, plays host to a collage of tranquil sandy bays and hideaway grottoes.