Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grot
noun
/ɡrɒt/
Definition
A small cave or a secluded place, especially one that is dirty or unpleasant.
Examples
- They discovered a grot hidden behind the old ruins.
- The basement was a grot filled with old furniture and dust.
- She preferred to spend her time in the grot by the river, away from the bustling city.
Meaning
The term ‘grot’ often invokes images of a dim, damp, and neglected setting, emphasizing a sense of abandonment or uncleanliness.
Synonyms
- cave
- dungeon
- den
- glen
- hole
