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Vocabulary Entry
entombment
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of placing a dead body in a tomb or grave.
Example Sentences
"The entombment was a solemn occasion attended by family and friends."
"In ancient Egypt, the entombment of pharaohs involved elaborate rituals."
"The museum displayed artifacts related to the entombment practices of different cultures."
V
verb
To place (a dead body) in a tomb or grave.
Example Sentences
"They planned to entomb the remains with great respect."
"After the funeral, they decided to entomb the ashes in a family plot."
"The ancient tradition was to entomb the deceased with their favorite possessions."