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tomb

Pronunciation: [tuːm]

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Learn how to use tomb in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “death”

(noun) a tomb is a special place where a dead person is buried. It can be a small hole in the ground or a big building made to remember that person.

Example

The ancient tomb was filled with beautiful artwork and treasures.

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They did not find any tombs in the area where they were digging.

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Have you ever visited a famous tomb, like the one for a king or queen?

Context: “history”

(noun) a tomb is a structure or grave that holds the body of someone who has died, especially if they were important. It helps us remember the person and tells us about their life.

Example

The museum has a model of an Egyptian tomb that shows how they buried their pharaohs.

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This historical site does not contain any ancient tombs, just ruins.

Example

What do you think is found inside an ancient tomb?

How to pronounce tomb

Pronunciation: [tuːm]

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