entomb

verb

en·​tomb in-ˈtüm 

en-

entombed; entombing; entombs

transitive verb

1

: to deposit in or as if in a tomb : bury

2

: to serve as a tomb for

entombment

in-ˈtüm-mənt 

en-

noun

Synonyms of entomb

• bury
• inter

Examples of entomb in a Sentence

a number of Boston's historic notables are entombed in the Old Granary Burying Ground

Recent Examples on the Web

The consensus seems to be that these bizarre objects, which were first discovered in 2022, are growing supermassive black holes entombed within huge clouds of gas that have spectrums similar to cool, red stars, such as red giants. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Stories have circulated that he was cremated or entombed in the downtown Detroit Renaissance Center office building complex. — Eric Shawn, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Spontaneous applause erupted — and even some tears were shed — at the battered parking structure where Gil had been entombed since the two temblors struck within seconds of each other on June 24. — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Hall today is entombed at the Signers’ Monument in Augusta alongside Walton. — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English entoumben, from Middle French entomber, from en- + tombe tomb

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for entomb

• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume
• costume

Kids Definition

entomb

verb

en·​tomb in-ˈtüm 

: to place in a tomb : bury

entombment

-ˈtüm-mənt 

noun