mausoleum

Definition of mausoleumnext
as in monument
a stone building with places for the dead bodies of several people or the body of an important person The cemetery has many mausoleums for some of the cites most notable families.

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Recent Examples of mausoleum Stroll through the grounds for free and admire the intricate headstones and mausoleums. Krista Simmons, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026 The ceremony, coordinated by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3173 and the American Legion Post 72, will be held in front of the community mausoleum. Heather McRea, Oc Register, 20 May 2026 This month, the hospital granted rare access to reporters from the Associated Press, allowing them into rooms that lie on either side of the centerpiece of Les Invalides, a soaring mausoleum that holds Napoleon’s sarcophagus. Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026 The last time a team in this market intentionally took a major step back (in their case, for payroll purposes), the Marlins lost any traction for attendance, now playing nightly in a mausoleum. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mausoleum
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Noun
  • Hawaii’s fishing fleet supports the move to open monument waters.
    NPR, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
  • These destinations are popular for a reason, with centuries-old capitals, magnificent monuments, and quaint seaside towns all within a short walk, drive, or train ride of each other.
    Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The skeletal remains of Michelle were found buried in a shallow grave at the vineyard by a tractor driver, KTLA reported.
    Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Following the battle of Karbala, the survivors, who had been held captive in Damascus, stopped at Husayn’s grave.
    Iqbal Akhtar, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

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“Mausoleum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mausoleum. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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