Meaning of the word entombment in English
What does entombment mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
entombment
US /ɪnˈtoʊmb.mənt/
UK /ɪnˈtuːm.mənt/
Noun
1.
the act of placing a dead body in a tomb or grave
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The family gathered for the solemn entombment ceremony.
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Archaeologists discovered an ancient entombment site.
2.
the state of being enclosed or trapped, as if in a tomb
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The miners faced certain death in their entombment underground.
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The old traditions led to the entombment of new ideas.