Tomb (Noun)
Meaning
A place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone); "he put flowers on his mother's grave".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient pharaohs built elaborate tombs for themselves, complete with treasures and servants for the afterlife.
- Her body was placed in a simple tomb beneath a cedar tree on the hillside.
- Visitors from around the world flock to the tomb of the great poet, where they leave flowers and other tributes.
- After his death, the family held a quiet ceremony at his tomb in the village cemetery.
- Legend has it that the conqueror's tomb was cursed, causing many brave adventurers to flee in terror.