grove
word
/ˈɡɹoʊv/
grohv
/ɡɹˈəʊv/
grohv
Definition
A small group of trees, often set apart from a larger forest, sometimes planted for fruit or decoration.
Usage & Nuances
'Grove' is usually used for a small, deliberate group of trees, especially for fruit trees (like 'olive grove' or 'orange grove'). It is more formal and less commonly used in casual conversation than 'forest' or 'woods'.
Spanish: arboleda - bosquecilloPortuguese (BR): bosque pequeno - bosque de árvores frutíferasPortuguese (PT): bosquete - arvoredoChinese (Simplified): 小树林 - 果树林Chinese (Traditional): 小樹林 - 果樹林Hindi: छोटा जंगल - वृक्षों का समूहArabic: بُسْتان صغير - غابة صغيرةBengali: উপবন - গাছের বাগান (ফল বা সৌন্দর্যের জন্য)Russian: рощаJapanese: 小林 - 並木Vietnamese: lùm cây - vườn cây (trồng lấy quả)Korean: 작은 숲 - 과수원 (과일나무 밀집지역)Turkish: küçük koru - meyve bahçesi (ağaçlık alan)Urdu: چھوٹا جھنڈ - باغ (درختوں کا گروہ، خصوصاً پھلوں کا)Indonesian: rerimbunan pohon - kebun pohon buah
Example Sentences
We had a picnic in the grove near the river.
basic
An orange grove stretches behind the house.
basic
The children played in a shady grove.
basic
We took a walk through the old olive grove at sunset.
natural
Whenever I need peace, I visit the little grove behind the school.
natural
Locals gather in the grove every spring for the festival.
natural