grove

noun

ˈgrōv 

1

: a small wood without underbrush

a picnic grove

2

: a planting of fruit or nut trees

Examples of grove in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Western monarchs rely on overwintering groves along the California coast, some of which are now proposed to be designated as critical habitat for the species. —Sharmeen Morrison, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025

Sylmar is yet another Los Angeles, remote and rugged, far to the north in the San Fernando Valley, an arid swath of ranches and working-class suburbs once known for its groves of olive trees. —Shawn Hubler, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025

The park also has a small orange grove, a throwback to Orange County’s citrus industry. —Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register, 23 Dec. 2024

Both homes boast exceptional views across the rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves. —Roger Sands, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English grāf

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

grove

noun

ˈgrōv 

: a small wood

especially : a group of trees without underbrush

an orange grove

Biographical Definition

Grove

biographical name

ˈgrōv 

Sir George 1820–1900 English musicologist