entomb — to place in a tomb; to bury
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to place in a tomb; to bury
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈtuːm/
Example Sentences
- My mom entombed my embarrassing childhood photos in the attic.
- The archaeologists discovered a mummy entombed 3,000 years ago.
- His gaming skills were entombed when he became a parent.
entomb
VERB[/ɪnˈtuːm/]
to place in a tomb; to bury
to place in a tomb; to bury
Entomb in this room, and welcome the gloom!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from the prefix 'en-' (meaning into) combined with 'tomb', which comes from Greek 'tymbos' meaning burial place or sepulcher. The compound formed in Middle English to describe the act of placing a body into a tomb.
Breakdown
en- (into, within) + tomb (from Greek tymbos, burial place). The prefix 'en-' transforms the noun 'tomb' into a verb meaning to place within a burial chamber.
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📝Examples
“My mom entombed my embarrassing childhood photos in the attic.”
“The archaeologists discovered a mummy entombed 3,000 years ago.”
“His gaming skills were entombed when he became a parent.”
“The avalanche entombed the entire village.”
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