Sarcophagus (Noun)
Meaning
A stone coffin (usually bearing sculpture or inscriptions).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sarcophagus was covered in intricate carvings of mythical creatures and weighed several tons.
- The ancient sarcophagus was unearthed during the archaeological excavation, providing a window into the lives of the long-dead civilization.
- The pharaoh's final rest was in a grand stone sarcophagus, adorned with precious gems and hieroglyphics.
- In the dimly lit tomb, the sarcophagus loomed, its marble surface etched with a solemn epitaph.
- The museum exhibit featured a remarkably well-preserved sarcophagus from ancient Greece, its once-vibrant colors still visible after millennia.