tombs
word · lemma: tomb
Definition
Tombs are structures or places built to hold the bodies of the dead, often made of stone and sometimes very elaborate. They are often used for important or historical people.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in formal or historical contexts. Common phrases: 'ancient tombs', 'royal tombs'. Not used for ordinary graves—'tomb' suggests a stone structure or monument, often above ground.
Spanish: tumbasPortuguese (BR): túmulos - tumbasPortuguese (PT): túmulos - sepulturasChinese (Simplified): 坟墓Chinese (Traditional): 墳墓Hindi: कब्रेंArabic: قبورBengali: সমাধি - কবরস্থান (প্রাচীন/বৃহৎ কাঠামো)Russian: гробницыJapanese: 墓 - 墓所Vietnamese: lăng mộ - mộ lớnKorean: 묘 - 무덤 (기념비적 구조물)Turkish: mezar - türbeUrdu: مقبرےIndonesian: makam - makam besar
Example Sentences
Many ancient tombs were discovered in Egypt.
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Tourists visit the royal tombs every year.
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The pyramids are actually huge tombs for pharaohs.
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Locals say the old tombs on the hill are haunted.
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Historians are still uncovering secrets from these ancient tombs.
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Some of the tombs are beautifully decorated with paintings and jewels.
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