tomb Synonyms
tomb Meaning
tomb (n)
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
tomb (n.)
A pit in which the dead body of a human being is deposited; a grave; a sepulcher.
A house or vault, formed wholly or partly in the earth, with walls and a roof, for the reception of the dead.
A monument erected to inclose the body and preserve the name and memory of the dead.
tomb (v. t.)
To place in a tomb; to bury; to inter; to entomb.
tomb Sentence Examples
- Archaeologists meticulously excavated the ancient Egyptian tomb, revealing the secrets of a forgotten pharaoh.
- The tomb of the unknown soldier served as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought for their country.
- Legend has it that the tomb of Charlemagne houses countless treasures, but its whereabouts remain a mystery.
- The vast tomb complex of the Han Dynasty Emperor Wu of Han showcased the splendor and wealth of ancient China.
- The discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb ignited a global fascination with ancient Egyptian archaeology.
- The tomb of Saint Peter is believed to be located beneath the Vatican basilica in Rome.
- The tomb of the Loch Ness Monster became a popular tourist attraction despite the creature's questionable existence.
- The mausoleum of Halicarnassus was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, a magnificent tomb built by the king Mausolus.
- The Taj Mahal, often considered the most beautiful tomb in the world, was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife.
- The crypts and tombs of Westminster Abbey hold the remains of countless British monarchs and notable figures throughout history.
FAQs About the word tomb
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)A pit in which the dead body of a human being is deposited; a grave;
sepulchre, cemetery, burial, sepulcher,grave, crypt, graveyard,churchyard, catacomb, sepulture
unearth, display, discover, reveal, discover, exhibit, exhume, disinter, burn, show
Archaeologists meticulously excavated the ancient Egyptian tomb, revealing the secrets of a forgotten pharaoh.
The tomb of the unknown soldier served as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought for their country.
Legend has it that the tomb of Charlemagne houses countless treasures, but its whereabouts remain a mystery.
The vast tomb complex of the Han Dynasty Emperor Wu of Han showcased the splendor and wealth of ancient China.
