tomb

noun
UK: /tuːm/
US: /tuːm/

  1. A place where a dead person is buried, often made of stone.

    1. The tomb is old.
    2. The archaeologist carefully examined the ancient tomb for inscriptions.

  2. A monument erected over a grave in memory of the dead.

    1. We saw his tomb.
    2. The family placed flowers by the tomb every year on the anniversary of his death.

Synonyms

grave crypt mausoleum
tomb transitive-verb

  1. To bury (someone) in a tomb.

    1. They tomb the king.
    2. Centuries ago, rulers were often entombed with their riches in elaborate tombs.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tomb" in English means: A place where a dead person is buried, often made of stone., A monument erected over a grave in memory of the dead..

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

Synonyms for "tomb": grave, crypt, mausoleum.

Example usage of "tomb": "The tomb is old.". More examples on the page.