grotto

noun
UK: /ˈɡrɒt.əʊ/
US: /ˈɡrɑː.toʊ/

  1. A small, natural or artificial cave, often decorated.

    1. We found a grotto by the sea and rested there.
    2. The garden featured an elaborate grotto with statues and a small waterfall.

  2. An artificial structure made to resemble a cave, often found in gardens.

    1. The children played in the grotto during the hot summer day.
    2. The wedding photos were stunning with the stone grotto as a backdrop.

Synonyms

cave cavern alcove retreat

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "grotto" in English means: A small, natural or artificial cave, often decorated., An artificial structure made to resemble a cave, often found in gardens..

The phonetic transcription of "grotto" is /ˈɡrɒt.əʊ/ in British English and /ˈɡrɑː.toʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "grotto": cave, cavern, alcove, retreat.

Example usage of "grotto": "We found a grotto by the sea and rested there.". More examples on the page.