Catacombs Meaning in English
word · lemma: catacomb
ˈkætəˌkoʊmz
KAT-uh-komz
kˈætɐkˌəʊmz
KAT-uh-kohmz
Definition
Catacombs are underground passageways, often used as burial places or for religious purposes, usually containing tombs or graves.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in plural ('catacombs'). Refers mostly to ancient, historical underground burial sites, especially in Rome or Paris. Can also mean any intricate underground network. Not to be confused with caves (natural) or tunnels (transport).
Spanish: catacumbasPortuguese (BR): catacumbasPortuguese (PT): catacumbasChinese (Simplified): 地下墓穴 - 地下陵墓Chinese (Traditional): 地下墓穴 - 地下陵墓Hindi: सुरंगों (कब्रों की) - कटाकोम्ब्सArabic: السراديب (المقابر)Bengali: ক্যাটাকোম্ব - মৃত্তিকা গুহা (সমাধির জন্য)Russian: катакомбыJapanese: カタコンベVietnamese: hầm mộKorean: 지하 묘지Turkish: yeraltı mezarları - katakomUrdu: سرنگیں (قبریں)Indonesian: katakomba - kuburan bawah tanah
Example Sentences
Many ancient cities have catacombs beneath them.
basic
The catacombs were used for burying people long ago.
basic
Tourists often visit the catacombs in Paris.
basic
We got lost in the dark passages of the catacombs.
natural
Some people say the catacombs are haunted at night.
natural
Exploring the old catacombs felt both scary and exciting.
natural