# Groves

/ˈɡɹoʊvz/ (US) · /ɡɹˈəʊvz/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/groves
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. groups of trees

noun · CEFR B2

small groups of trees that grow close together, often in a garden or on a farm.

For teachers: plural of 'grove'; small groups of trees, especially those that produce fruit or nuts, or a small wood without much undergrowth.

- The hills were covered in beautiful orange groves that smelled sweet in the sun.
- The Mediterranean landscape was defined by ancient olive groves, their silver-green leaves shimmering against the dry, rocky soil.

Usage: Often used with specific tree types like 'orange groves', 'lemon groves', or 'olive groves'.

Teaching tip: While 'forest' or 'woods' implies a large, wild area, a 'grove' is usually smaller and often suggests the trees were planted or are managed by people.

## Examples

- The birds live in the olive groves.
- The family spent the afternoon walking through the orange groves, enjoying the sweet scent of the blossoms.
- Ancient civilizations often established sacred sites within secluded groves, believing that the dense clusters of trees provided a natural sanctuary for their deities.

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