Synonyms for

Tombs

Verb / tu:mz / Another word for tombs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large vault, typically an underground one, for burying the dead

Synonyms & similar words

grave tomb crypt mausoleum sepulcher grave ossuary catacomb vault tombstone monument memorial graveyard cemetery necropolis

Synonyms by register

Formal

sepulchre crypt mausoleum burial place

Informal

grave hole pit

Literary

barrow cairn ossuary

Antonyms

birth life creation beginning origin womb

Common collocations

  • ancient tombs
  • royal tombs
  • tombs of pharaohs
  • tombs of kings
  • explore tombs
  • enter tombs
  • visit tombs
  • ancient burial tombs

Word family

noun tomb
verb tomb
adjective tombal

Usage note

While 'tomb' can refer to any burial place, it often implies a more elaborate or monumental structure than a simple grave. It is also used metaphorically to describe a place of utter desolation or ruin.

Example sentences

  1. The tombs of ancient Egypt are world-famous.
  2. The family visited the tomb of their loved one every year on the anniversary of their death.
  3. The explorers discovered a hidden tomb in the jungle.
  4. The cemetery was filled with tombs of different shapes and sizes.
  5. The pharaoh's tomb was filled with treasure.

Quotes

  • The dead are always present in the tombs of the people who loved them.
  • The tombs of the saints are the source of miracles.
  • Nature and art are two different things. You can observe a lot of beauty in nature but all the beauty you see in art is the work of man. The best example for this is the tombs of the Pharaohs in Egypt.

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