tomb
noun
an excavation in earth or rock for the burial of a corpse; grave.
tombs
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pluralof tomb.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He often talks about one of the earliest-known toys, miniature chariots in Egyptian tombs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
This poses a major threat to the tombs in this area.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
Thousands of mourners are expected to attend the burial at the royal tombs near the palace in Fort Portal in western Uganda.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
The apparent absence of weaponry or tombs, including for the civilization’s rulers, also remains a mystery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
“Aye, I do. It is more pleasant, is it not? Than tombs, and rooms, and...”
From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
