Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of crypt
On arrival at the Sagrada Familia, the pope – who was greeted by the Spanish royal couple – went to the crypt and visited Gaudí’s tomb.
—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
Gaudí designed the church and is buried in its crypt.
—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Before Wednesday's service, Pope Leo lit a candle and prayed at the tomb of Gaudí in the basilica's crypt.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
The vampires take Louis to their crypt, lock him in a coffin, and cover him with rocks to starve for the rest of eternity.
—
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for crypt
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
Gaudí designed the church and is buried in its crypt.
—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
Before Wednesday's service, Pope Leo lit a candle and prayed at the tomb of Gaudí in the basilica's crypt.
—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
The vampires take Louis to their crypt, lock him in a coffin, and cover him with rocks to starve for the rest of eternity.
—
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for crypt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crypt
Noun
-
In the Valley of the Kings, guides suggest specific tombs based on what you’re drawn to, whether intricate artwork, historical significance, or lighter crowds, while explaining what the decorations convey about ancient beliefs and power.
-
The soldiers, gifts from the sister city of Xi’an, China, are replicas of some of the 7,000 life-sized terra-cotta warriors found at the tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang.
Noun
-
Ohashi intentionally withdrew on the remaining two events, vault and uneven bars.
-
Some gold ETFs directly invest in bullion kept in vaults, while others invest in shares of mining companies that tend to follow the price of gold while also being swayed by the companies' management decisions, efficiency and financials.
Noun
-
The tradition will now pass to his own son, who now also takes part in commemorating the martyrdom of Hussein through the mausoleum replicas.
-
The otherwise contemporary firm HOK’s interpretation features a row of square columns bookended by two bulky, mausoleum-like volumes — a kind of architectural equivalent to armored power shoulders.
Cite this Entry
“Crypt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crypt. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
