noun
grotto
GROT-oh
Grotto (noun) means a small cave, or an artificial structure built to look like one. Example: “They found a hidden grotto along the coastal path.”
noun
1
A small cave, or an artificial structure built to look like one.
"They found a hidden grotto along the coastal path."
"The garden had a small stone grotto with a fountain."
How to use grotto
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small cave, whether natural or built to imitate one.
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Word forms
- Plural
- grottos, grottoes
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Etymology
From Italian grotta, ultimately from Latin crypta — a doublet of the word "crypt."
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What does “grotto” mean?
The word “grotto” means a small cave, or an artificial structure built to look like one. In plain terms, a small cave, whether natural or built to imitate one.
How do you pronounce “grotto”?
“Grotto” is pronounced GROT-oh (/ˈɡɹɑ.toʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “grotto” in a sentence?
Here is “grotto” used in a sentence: “They found a hidden grotto along the coastal path.”
What part of speech is “grotto”?
“Grotto” is a noun.
Where does the word “grotto” come from?
The word “grotto” comes from Latin. From Italian grotta, ultimately from Latin crypta — a doublet of the word "crypt.".
