Thesaurus results for CATACOMB

catacomb

noun

ˈka-tə-ˌkōm

as in tomb

usually catacombs plural an underground burial chamber explored the catacombs looking for evidence about burial customs of that ancient society

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Recent Examples of catacomb One morning the four of us climbed the bell tower of the Monolithic church in Saint-Emilion, a medieval marvel, then descended, following a guide, into the subterranean nave and catacombs. —

Jo Rodgers, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, the last viewers see of Pope and Sarah, they are trapped in the catacombs as floodwaters rush in from a brewing storm. —

Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 TikTok is always warning me not to venture into the Paris catacombs without a guide, but the beginning of the Opening Ceremony sent precocious children to run down there unattended. —

Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024 While Pope and Sarah desperately sought an escape, a violent storm hit and flooded the catacombs. —

Jordana Comiter, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for catacomb

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Noun

The following morning, a small group of us woke up early to explore the sandstone cliffs before being joined by the larger group to peek into tombs cut into the rock.

— Matt Dutile, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2025
As was customary, pilgrims who returned after visiting St. James’ tomb adopted an emblem.

— Virginia Raguin, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2025