Meaning & Definition of word "Tomb"

Tomb

/tuːm/

1. A large, generally stone structure or chamber that serves as a burial place.
- Example: The ancient tomb was discovered hidden beneath the sand.
2. A grave, especially one that is marked by a stone structure.
- Example: Visitors often pay their respects at the famous poet's tomb.
3. A place regarded as the final resting place for the dead.
- Example: They built a grand tomb for the legendary king.
4. A structure or chamber containing the remains of the deceased.
- Example: The archaeologists carefully examined the contents of the tomb.

Middle English 'tomb', from Old French 'tombe', from Latin 'tumba', from Greek 'tumbos'.

tomb raider:

A person who engages in the illicit excavation of graves or tombs.

tombstone:

A stone marker placed at a grave.

tomb of the unknown soldier:

A monument honoring unidentified soldiers who died in battle.

grave:

A place of burial.

mausoleum:

A large, stately tomb or burial chamber.

crypt:

An underground burial place.

Meaning: A very boring or lifeless situation.

Example Sentence: This party is a tomb; there's no one here!

Meaning: An old, neglected building or room.

Example Sentence: That place looks like a tomb, nobody has cleaned it in ages.