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
There’s a shallow wet deck with in-water daybeds and couches, and the main pool is located directly below the DJ booth, which sits atop the grotto.
—
Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
There’s also a Whirlpool, Turkish baths, a salt grotto, cryotherapy chambers, and saunas.
—Tomeka Jones, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
Over 200 feet of rushing waters lead down to a shaded grotto.
—Miceala Morano, Arkansas Online, 18 July 2025
The space features five spacious pools of varying temperatures (including two cold plunge pools), waterfalls, a grotto, a fireplace with a lounging area, and more.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for grotto
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.
Emma Kershaw, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
There’s also a Whirlpool, Turkish baths, a salt grotto, cryotherapy chambers, and saunas.
—Tomeka Jones, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
Over 200 feet of rushing waters lead down to a shaded grotto.
—Miceala Morano, Arkansas Online, 18 July 2025
The space features five spacious pools of varying temperatures (including two cold plunge pools), waterfalls, a grotto, a fireplace with a lounging area, and more.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for grotto
Cite this Entry
“Grotto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grotto. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share