as in cave
a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface
at the heart of the shrine is a small rocky grotto into which pilgrims can descend
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of grotto
The circular crystal grotto remains the heart of the property, with its daily meditation sessions, while a new sunken living room was added for lounging.
—
Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
Or spend your days making like a mermaid in your very own indoor grotto complete with a waterfall and lazy-river-style shape that circulates around a picturesque center island.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
Ancient Buddhist grottoes nestled in the mountains of Majishan and Yungang, China, have seen a spike in visitors, with 3 million visiting in 2023 compared to 2 million in 2019.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
Desprez created a watercolor painting during that timeframe that depicts a feast taking place in the grotto.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grotto
Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025
Or spend your days making like a mermaid in your very own indoor grotto complete with a waterfall and lazy-river-style shape that circulates around a picturesque center island.
—Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
Ancient Buddhist grottoes nestled in the mountains of Majishan and Yungang, China, have seen a spike in visitors, with 3 million visiting in 2023 compared to 2 million in 2019.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
Desprez created a watercolor painting during that timeframe that depicts a feast taking place in the grotto.
—Caitlin Palumbo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grotto
Cite this Entry
“Grotto.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grotto. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share