Tomb

usgb/tuːm/
noun

A type of grave where a dead person is stored, usually a large structure built of stone.

The ancient graveyard was filled with tombs.
Visual representation of "tomb" - A type of grave where a dead person is stored, usually a large structure built of stone.

Often appears as...

  • stone tomb
  • family tomb
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Respectful Referencing

Use 'tomb' to respectfully refer to burial sites, especially historic or monumental ones.

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Visitors to the Valley of the Kings admire the tombs of ancient pharaohs.
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Not for Cremation

'Tomb' isn't used for places where ashes are kept after cremation; that's an urn or a niche.

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His family placed the urn in the niche, not in a tomb.
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Cultural Significance

Recognize that 'tomb' may have cultural importance, often linked to rituals or historical events.

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The Taj Mahal is more than a tomb; it's a symbol of love.
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