catacomb
noun
cat·a·comb
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Definition of catacomb
1
: a subterranean cemetery of galleries with recesses for tombs
—usually used in plural
2
: something resembling a catacomb: such as
a
: an underground passageway or group of passageways
b
: a complex set of interrelated things
the endless catacombs of formal education— Kingman Brewster †1988
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Examples of catacomb in a Sentence
explored the catacombs looking for evidence about burial customs of that ancient society
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The Haunted Graveyard: Lake Compounce hosts a terrifying mile-long journey through darkly glittering catacombs to an eerie graveyard, to a vampire’s haunt, to a witch’s lair, then onto a misty lake and an ancient temple. — Camila Vallejo, courant.com, "Where are the haunted houses in Connecticut? Here’s an early list," 22 Aug. 2019 Some sections of the miles-long catacombs have been rarely explored, and experts believe more remain undiscovered. — Meghan Miner Murray, National Geographic, "9 of Europe’s underground marvels," 2 Aug. 2019 The scene ends with Jon's candle blowing out and cold air (usually a sign that White Walkers are near) filtering into the catacomb. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "A New Game of Thrones Teaser Shows Jon Snow, Arya, and Sansa Together at Winterfell," 14 Jan. 2019 This tour will bring you to a selection of Rome's catacombs going back to the first century. — Maresa Manara, Condé Nast Traveler, "15 Best Tours in Rome," 4 Mar. 2018 In the past, Airbnb has offered some pretty exciting one-off stays: There was a night in Paris's catacombs, a stay at Abbey Road Studios, and an overnight at Guinness's Dublin Storehouse. — Meredith Carey, Condé Nast Traveler, "Spend the Night on the Great Wall of China, Thanks to Airbnb," 2 Aug. 2018 The place feels like a living, breathing being, with various catacombs and vaults and catwalks that disobey the laws of gravity. — Reif Larsen, The Seattle Times, "LA Reverential: A City’s Chill Spots," 1 Aug. 2018 But below the stalls and stands is a maze of catacombs, dark corners and maybe even paranormal activity. — Sarah Bahr, Indianapolis Star, "Ultimate Indiana bucket list: 50+ things to do in Indianapolis and around the state," 11 July 2018 Illuminated by 14 circular skylights, the catacomb is 155 feet long but only 10 feet wide. — Arthur Lubow, New York Times, "Is Opera Dying? No, But This One Is Staged Among the Dead," 1 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'catacomb.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for catacomb
catacomb
noun
English Language Learners Definition of catacomb
: an underground place where people are buried
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