grot

noun

ˈgrät How to pronounce grot (audio)
Definition of grotnext
as in cavern
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in a long-forgotten grot by a shepherd boy

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  1. cavern
  2. grotto
  3. cave
Noun
  • The sudden turbulence swept organic matter from the pupfish's critical spawning shelf into the depths of the cavern, which extends over 500 feet.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Hike through thrilling jungle terrain, explore a breathtaking network of underground caverns, and rappel down a stunning waterfall with a heart-pounding descent into the Belizean rainforest.
    Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of cavern
Noun
  • Located in Ocho Rios on 35 oceanfront acres, the romantic resort offers its own mineral grotto and spring pool for rejuvenating dips.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2024
  • There are grottoes and twisting and turning paths, affording views of some venerable neighboring buildings, including the tower of the Madonna dell’Orto, which contains some of the most beautiful Tintoretto paintings in the world.
    Everett Potter, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of grotto
Noun
  • The waves push the algae that grows on the limestone shelf and small invertebrates that the fish eat deeper into the cave — most likely too deep for the little swimmers to access.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The results indicated that two of the individuals found in Ranis were closely related to the one in the Czechia cave — within five or six degrees in family relation.
    Evan Bush, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of cave
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