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catacomb

noun

ˈka-tə-ˌkōm

Definition of catacomb

as in tomb

usually catacombs plural an underground burial chamber explored the catacombs looking for evidence about burial customs of that ancient society

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Recent Examples of catacomb Players explore the environment using a slew of weapons and magic spells in hidden dungeons, caves, catacombs and more. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 The Mummy is set up with the grace of Boris Karloff lumping around the catacombs. — Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026 His only book, Portraits in Life and Death (1976), juxtaposed photos of people in his circle and with images of ancient corpses in the Palermo catacombs. — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 7 Nov. 2025 Where to stay On a quiet side street in the Latin Quarter, near the Jardin des Plantes and a 30-minute stroll from the catacombs is the Le Jardin de Verre by Locke, which opened in March 2025. — Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for catacomb

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The village is recognized for its symbiosis with the natural environment and development around the tomb of a Sufi master and saint.

— Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026
The tomb was filled with precious objects, including the imposing golden collar, which according to Artnews, is made of 24-karat gold, weighs roughly one pound, and dates to the sixth century BCE.

— News Desk, Artforum, 27 July 2026

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The organization, which is responsible for cleaning up the messes after superhero battles, has something that Jean wants locked inside a vault.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 31 July 2026
Rhule has faced increasing pressure to help generate revenue as player payrolls in the Big Ten vault above $40 million.

— Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 30 July 2026

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Call it the canary yellow uniforms in the coal mine — except the Red Sox have shot up the elevator shaft, bursting from their subterranean crypt.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The hotel reopened in late 2025 as a 28-room property with a subterranean spa housing indoor and outdoor pools, two indoor saunas, a steam room and a hammam, all carved into what was once the monastery’s cellar and crypt.

— Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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