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grot

noun

ˈgrät

Definition of grot

as in cavern

a naturally formed underground chamber with an opening to the surface the famous Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered in a long-forgotten grot by a shepherd boy

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Energy Secretary Chris Wright has warned that drawing the reserve down too far could damage the salt caverns where the oil is stored.

— Heather Occhino, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
While many have described the halls of the Colorado Convention Center as windowless caverns, Levitt Pavilion will offer more of a music festival vibe — and an atmosphere much more akin to other Colorado beer festivals.

— Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of cavern

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This spa has been a wellness landmark for two decades thanks to its subterranean hydrotherapy circuit, a sequence of hot tubs, grotto waterfalls, and rain shower pools.

— Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
The pool flows around a viewing deck with a grotto and slide.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026

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Director Mauri Pelto said this year's survey shows the fastest average retreat since 1950 with the collapse of several large ice caves, which form as warm air circulates in retreating glaciers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
In the scene, Odysseus and his men enter a cave filled with cheese and sheep, only to discover it is the home of Polyphemus, the son of Poseidon.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

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