catacombs

noun

Definition of catacombsnext
plural of catacomb
as in tomb
an underground burial chamber explored the catacombs looking for evidence about burial customs of that ancient society

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  1. tomb
  2. vault
  3. crypt
Noun
  • Individual finds like a king's tomb or a new site in the jungle are far less important than research that yields new insights on the past.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The ancient mosque is adjacent to the tomb of the 12th century Muslim hero Saladin, and some believe the head of John the Baptist is buried inside the mosque.
    Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of tomb
Noun
  • For example, if the world’s total gold deposits could be centrally certified and shares issued for buying these reserves, the same purpose could be served as stockpiling gold in a vault.
    Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Imagine a film archivist scouring an underground vault in Burbank or a cave in Butte, Montana, and discovering a few dozen dusty film canisters tucked away in a corner.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of vault
Noun
  • The House of Delamain specializes in cognac’s finest cru, Grande Champagne, and takes a non-interventionist and artisanal approach to reflect the history from the pre-cellar or a 13th century crypt that houses the once active antique alambique.
    Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • He is buried in a crypt at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Justice, not far from his parents and sisters.
    Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of crypt
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