Mausoleum (Noun)
Meaning
A large burial chamber, usually above ground.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The Taj Mahal in Agra, India, is an enormous mausoleum built to honor the wife of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan.
- Her family decided to hold a small ceremony at the grand mausoleum where her ancestors were laid to rest.
- As the sun set over the ancient city, the ruins of the massive mausoleum cast a ghostly shadow over the crumbling stone structures.
- The famous mausoleum of Genghis Khan is said to be hidden in the Mongolian wilderness, with its exact location a closely guarded secret.
- Legend has it that a treasure lies hidden within the old mausoleum on the outskirts of town, drawing many adventurers to its entrance.