Synonyms of catacomb

catacomb

noun

ˈka-tə-ˌkōm 

as in tomb

usually catacombs plural an underground burial chamber

explored the catacombs looking for evidence about burial customs of that ancient society

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tomb
• vault
• crypt
• mausoleum
• sepulchre
• sepulture

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of catacomb

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

One morning the four of us climbed the bell tower of the Monolithic church in Saint-Emilion, a medieval marvel, then descended, following a guide, into the subterranean nave and catacombs. — Jo Rodgers, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024