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

Part of speech: NOUN

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

Pronunciation (IPA): /tuːm/

Korean meaning: 무덤, 묘실 (특히 큰 규모의 지하 매장소)

Korean pronunciation: **툼**

Example Sentences

  • The archaeologist discovered a tomb full of ancient memes carved in stone.
  • My smartphone will become my tomb if I don't stop scrolling social media.
  • The pyramid served as both a monument and a tomb for the Egyptian king.

tomb

NOUN

//tuːm//

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

tomb concept
💡 Concept

Archaeologists explore an ancient underground tomb filled with stone coffins

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tomb rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Through the tomb's eternal gloom, whispers speak of ancient doom!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/tuːm/
🇬🇧 UK/tuːm/

🌳Etymology

Roottomb

Origin

From ancient Greek 'tymbos' meaning burial mound, which passed through Latin 'tumba' before entering English. Originally referred specifically to earth mounds built over graves, but expanded to mean any burial place.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The archaeologist discovered a tomb full of ancient memes carved in stone.

😄 Fun example

My smartphone will become my tomb if I don't stop scrolling social media.

The pyramid served as both a monument and a tomb for the Egyptian king.

Visitors must show respect when entering the sacred tomb.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

graveburial chambersepulchermausoleumcrypt

Antonyms

birthplacecradle

Related

cemeteryfuneralburialmonumentcoffinsarcophagus