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Definition of grove

grove

/ɡroʊv/
grove
Plural:groves
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• noun

1

A small wood or forested area, typically one lacking dense undergrowth.

Example

"We took a peaceful walk through the oak grove behind the old farmhouse."

2

A planting of fruit or nut-bearing trees maintained for agricultural production.

Example

"The citrus grove produces thousands of oranges and grapefruits each season."

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• Rhymes for grove

• Nearby Words

grouper
grouse
grout
grove
grub
grumbler
grumichama

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'grāf' or 'grāfa', meaning a small wood or copse.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grove. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grove
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