entombed

[en-tohmd]

entombed Definition

  • 1to bury or trap someone or something under a large mass of rock or earth
  • 2to place a dead body in a tomb

Using entombed: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "entombed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The miners were entombed by the cave-in.

  • Example

    The pharaohs were entombed in the pyramids.

  • Example

    The earthquake entombed the city under rubble.

entombed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for entombed

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Summary: entombed in Brief

The verb 'entombed' [en-tohmd] refers to burying or trapping someone or something under a large mass of rock or earth, or placing a dead body in a tomb. Examples include 'The miners were entombed by the cave-in.' and 'The pharaohs were entombed in the pyramids.' Synonyms include 'bury,' 'inter,' and 'sepulcher.'