grotto
Translation
grotto, cave, cavern
Examples
We found a small grotto by the sea.
We found a small grotto by the sea.
The park has a beautiful artificial grotto.
The park has a beautiful artificial grotto.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a small cave, especially an artificial one We found a small grotto by the sea.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cave, cavern, hollow
Etymology
From Italian 'grotta', from Latin 'crypta' (crypt, vault).
Memory Tips
The word 'grotesque' originally described art found in a 'grotto'. Link the two words together.