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grotto

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/ˈɡrɒtoʊ/ · grot-to

A small picturesque cave, often used for a specific purpose or as a place of refuge.

Meanings

nounformal

A small picturesque cave, often used for a specific purpose or as a place of refuge.

ایک چھوٹا جمیل غار، جو عام طور پر کسی خاص مقصد کے لیے یا پناہ گاہ کے طور پر استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

غار

ghar

Synonyms

cavecaverndenغارغوپھاپناہ گاہ

Antonyms

open spaceplainflatlandکھلا میدانپلیٹچٹان زمین

Common Collocations

  • beautiful grotto
  • hidden grotto
  • grotto of tranquility

Example Sentences

We found a hidden grotto by the river.

ہم نے دریا کے کنارے ایک چھپی ہوئی غار حاصل کی۔

Hum ne darya ke kinare aik chhupi hui ghar hasil ki.

The artist painted a mural inside the grotto.

فنکار نے غار کے اندر ایک دیوار پر پینٹنگ بنائی۔

Fankar ne ghar ke andar aik deewar par painting banai.

They set up a picnic in the grotto.

انہوں نے غار میں ایک پکنک سجائی۔

Unhon ne ghar mein aik picnic sajai.

Easily Confused With

groove:A groove is a long, narrow cut or indentation, whereas a grotto is a cave or cavern.

Word Family

grottoes
nounغاریں

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'grotto' as 'grotto = great rock tomb.'

Imagine a small, serene cave by a river surrounded by nature.

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📖 Etymology

Origin: Italian "grotta" — cave

First known use: 17th century

The word 'grotto' originates from the Italian 'grotta', meaning cave. It has been used in English since the late 17th century to describe natural or artificial caves, particularly those decorated or used for leisure.