catacombs

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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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
Noun
  • Spaces that formerly constituted the theater foyer and underground vault rooms were transformed into an expansive showroom spanning over three floors out of the total seven.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Sullivan graduates with school records in all-around and uneven bars, while Phillip holds the records on floor and vault.
    Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Nicholas Santiago’s projections give eerie embellishment to Stephanie Kerley Schwartz’s scenic design, so that the basic outline of Inverness Castle suggests at moments Dracula’s Transylvanian crypt.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Centuries ago, in a cathedral in Poland, high-ranking archbishops were laid to rest in elaborate crypts.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 31 May 2024
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“Catacombs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catacombs. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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