Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sepulcher
noun
/ˈsɛp.əl.kər/
Definition
A sepulcher is a small room or monument where a dead person is buried or interred.
Examples
- The ancient sepulcher was adorned with intricate carvings.
- Visitors often pay their respects at the sepulcher of the famous poet.
- The sepulcher was discovered during the archaeological excavation.
Meaning
It often serves as a burial chamber or tomb, designed as a resting place for the deceased.
Synonyms
- tomb
- grave
- buriаl place
- crypt
- mausoleum
