grotto
noun
grot·to
ˈgrä-(ˌ)tō 
plural grottoes also grottos
1
: cave
2
: an artificial recess or structure made to resemble a natural cave
Examples of grotto in a Sentence
at the heart of the shrine is a small rocky grotto into which pilgrims can descend
Recent Examples on the Web
The end result is a storybook-like creation that instantly transports you to another world where lookout towers, blue grottoes, and a beachside palapa actually exist.
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Ken Fulk, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2024
But there is a new water grotto with seating around it, TVs for sports and other events and soon, live acoustic music.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 20 June 2024
Created in 1884, the Tête-Noire pathway features 120 kilometers (74.5 miles) of walkways and bridges that lead to the bottom of the gorge, where visitors can find waterfalls and a hidden grotto, according to the Swiss government’s tourism website.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024
At the end of this short trail, hikers come face-to-face with a small grotto filled with spiky icicles or fluffy green moss, depending on the season.
—Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2023
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Ken Fulk, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2024
But there is a new water grotto with seating around it, TVs for sports and other events and soon, live acoustic music.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 20 June 2024
Created in 1884, the Tête-Noire pathway features 120 kilometers (74.5 miles) of walkways and bridges that lead to the bottom of the gorge, where visitors can find waterfalls and a hidden grotto, according to the Swiss government’s tourism website.
—Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024
At the end of this short trail, hikers come face-to-face with a small grotto filled with spiky icicles or fluffy green moss, depending on the season.
—Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2023
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“Grotto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grotto. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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