Meaning of the word sepulcher in English

What does sepulcher mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sepulcher

US /ˈsɛp.əl.kər/
UK /ˈsɛp.əl.kə/

Noun

a small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is laid or buried

Example:
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
They discovered a hidden sepulcher filled with ancient artifacts.

Verb

to place in a sepulcher; bury

Example:
The family decided to sepulcher their loved one in the family crypt.
The ancient Egyptians would often sepulcher their pharaohs with great treasures.