B2nounartstravel
US/tuːm/
UK/tuːm/
a large stone grave, often above the ground, where a dead person is buried
In context
Visitors queue for hours to see the tomb of the ancient king.
Archaeologists discovered gold jewelry and pottery inside the tomb.
The tomb of Emperor Tu Duc in Hue is surrounded by quiet gardens and a lake.
Words that go with tomb
noun + preposition
- tomb ofThousands visit the tomb of the poet every year.
adjective + noun
- ancient tombFarmers found an ancient tomb while digging a well.
- royal tombThe royal tombs lie just outside the old city walls.
noun + noun
- family tombHe was buried in the family tomb in his home village.
- stone tombA simple stone tomb marks the place where she was buried.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
tomb /tɒmb/Correct: tomb /tuːm/