catacombs (Meaning)
catacombs
a subterranean cemetery of galleries with recesses for tombs, a complex set of interrelated things, something resembling a catacomb, an underground passageway or group of passageways, an underground place of burial
Synonyms & Antonyms of catacombs
catacombs Sentence Examples
- The eerie catacombs below the city whispered secrets of a bygone era.
- Exploring the labyrinthine catacombs, we traced the footsteps of ancient Romans.
- The dim and dusty catacombs held centuries of history within their walls.
- The intricate frescoes adorned the ceilings of the catacombs, revealing snippets of life in the Roman Empire.
- The catacombs provided a sanctuary for persecuted early Christians to gather and worship.
- The remains of saints were interred within the hallowed grounds of the catacombs.
- The catacombs' cool and damp air preserved the bodies and artifacts from a distant past.
- Archaeologists meticulously excavated the catacombs, unearthing priceless relics.
- Tourists from around the world flocked to witness the wonders of the underground catacombs.
- The catacombs served as a poignant reminder of the fragility of human life and the enduring power of history.
FAQs About the word catacombs
a subterranean cemetery of galleries with recesses for tombs, a complex set of interrelated things, something resembling a catacomb, an underground passageway o
tomb, vault, crypt,mausoleum, sepulchre,sepulcher
No antonyms found.
The eerie catacombs below the city whispered secrets of a bygone era.
Exploring the labyrinthine catacombs, we traced the footsteps of ancient Romans.
The dim and dusty catacombs held centuries of history within their walls.
The intricate frescoes adorned the ceilings of the catacombs, revealing snippets of life in the Roman Empire.
