entomb

transitive-verb
UK: /ɪnˈtuːm/
US: /ɪnˈtuːm/

  1. To bury someone or something in a tomb or grave.

    1. They entomb the pharaohs in pyramids long ago.
    2. The ancient kings were entombed with gold and treasures in their hidden chambers.

  2. To trap or enclose something, as if in a tomb.

    1. The avalanche can entomb people under the snow.
    2. The old building was entombed by the spreading vine, almost completely hidden.

Synonyms

enclose inter imprison enshrine bury
entomb intransitive-verb

  1. To enclose or bury oneself in a tomb or grave.

    1. He wanted to entomb himself after losing her.
    2. The character decided to entomb himself alive, a symbolic act of despair.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "entomb" in English means: To bury someone or something in a tomb or grave., To trap or enclose something, as if in a tomb..

The phonetic transcription of "entomb" is /ɪnˈtuːm/ in British English and /ɪnˈtuːm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "entomb": enclose, inter, imprison, enshrine, bury.

Example usage of "entomb": "They entomb the pharaohs in pyramids long ago.". More examples on the page.