A tomb (from Ancient Greek: τύμβος tumbos, meaning "mound" or "burial monument") is a repository for the remains of the dead. It may be above or below ground and can vary greatly …

In many cultures and civilizations the tomb was superseded by, or coexisted with, monuments or memorials to the dead; sometimes, as in ancient Greece, the bodies were burned and the …

The meaning of TOMB is an excavation in which a corpse is buried : grave. How to use tomb in a sentence.

TOMB definition: an excavation in earth or rock for the burial of a corpse; grave. See examples of tomb used in a sentence.

TOMB meaning: 1. a large stone structure or underground room where someone, especially an important person, is…. Learn more.

A tomb is a large grave that is above ground and that usually has a sculpture or other decoration on it. They found the tomb was empty.

Tombs mark the location of a body and have certain common features. They give the name of the deceased and usually the date of death. Some display a family coat of arms* and an …

tomb (to̅o̅m), n. an excavation in earth or rock for the burial of a corpse; grave. a mausoleum, burial chamber, or the like. a monument for housing or commemorating a dead person. any …

Sep 2, 2009 · A tomb is an enclosed space for the repository of the remains of the dead. Traditionally tombs have been located in caves, underground, or in structures designed...

Definition of tomb noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.