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catacomb

The word “catacomb” has 3 syllables: cat-a-comb

It's pronounced as /ˈkætəˌkoʊm/

What is synonym and antonym for catacomb?

In the thesaurus, “catacomb” has 10 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for catacomb along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for catacomb

Antonyms for catacomb

  • atrium
  • courtyard
  • open space
  • plaza
  • surface

Meanings of catacomb

  • noun
    1. (often plural) An underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves, used (in former times) as a cemetery; a tunnel system used for burying the dead, as in Paris or Ancient Rome.

Example Sentences

  • The guide led us into a dark catacomb beneath the ancient city.
  • Archaeologists discovered artifacts hidden inside a forgotten catacomb.
  • The movie scene was filmed in a real underground catacomb.
  • Legends say the old catacomb was used as a secret refuge.
  • The narrow catacomb corridors echoed with every footstep.

On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to catacomb, such as: atrium, cave, chamber, courtyard, crypt, grotto, mausoleum.

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Related Words

necropolis

  • boneyard
  • boot hill
  • catacomb
  • catacombs
  • cemetery
  • charnel
  • charnel house
  • churchyard
  • city of the dead
  • crypt
  • funerary grounds
  • grave
  • graveyard
  • mausoleum
  • memorial park
  • sepulcher
  • sepulchre
  • sepulture
  • tomb
  • vault

vault

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