Grotto

Pronunciation: /ˈɡrɑː.toʊ/

Definitions of grotto

noun a small picturesque cave or cavern, often artificial

Example Sentences

A1 The children discovered a hidden grotto in the forest.

A2 The tourists explored the seaside grotto during their vacation.

B1 The grotto was filled with colorful stalactites and stalagmites.

B2 The ancient grotto served as a sacred place for worship.

C1 The grotto's intricate carvings and sculptures amazed the archaeologists.

C2 The grotto's natural beauty and tranquility made it a popular tourist attraction.

Examples of grotto in a Sentence

formal The ancient temple had a hidden grotto where worshippers could meditate in peace.

informal Let's go check out that cool grotto by the beach, it's a great spot for photos.

slang I heard there's a secret grotto behind the waterfall, wanna go explore?

figurative Her mind was like a mysterious grotto, full of hidden thoughts and emotions waiting to be discovered.

Grammatical Forms of grotto

• plural: grottoes
• comparative: more grotto
• superlative: most grotto
• present tense: grotto
• future tense: will grotto
• perfect tense: has grottoed
• continuous tense: is grottoing
• singular: grotto
• positive degree: grotto
• infinitive: to grotto
• gerund: grottoing
• participle: grottoed

Origin and Evolution of grotto

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'grotto' originated from Italian 'grotta' which means a cave or cavern.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'grotto' has come to be used to describe a natural or artificial cave-like structure often found in gardens or as a decorative feature in architecture.