Grove

/ɡroʊv/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small wood or group of trees.

The children played in the grove behind their house.

A group of trees that is smaller than a forest.

We took a peaceful walk through the olive grove.

A clustering of trees used for decoration or a specific purpose.

The wedding was held in a charming grove adorned with fairy lights.

Middle English 'grove', of Germanic origin.

grove of trees

a group of trees growing close together.

in the grove

in a place where trees are grouped.

grove of oaks

a specific area where oak trees grow.

thicket

A dense growth of shrubs or small trees.

copse

A small group of trees.

orchard

A piece of land planted with fruit trees.

Grove (referring to marijuana use)

Let's chill in the grove and smoke.

Grove (as a relaxed social gathering spot)

We're having a party in the grove this weekend.