catacombs

The word “catacombs” has 3 syllables: cat-a-combs

It's pronounced as /ˈkætəˌkuːmz/

What is synonym and antonym for catacombs?

In the thesaurus, “catacombs” has 10 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for catacombs

cave
chamber
crypt
grotto
mausoleum
passageway
sepulchre
sepulture
tomb
vault

Antonyms for catacombs

aboveground structures
courtyards
fields
open spaces
open-air sites
plains
plazas
surface areas

Meanings of catacombs

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 ancient city is famous for its vast catacombs beneath the streets.
Tourists wandered through the dimly lit catacombs guided by a local historian.
The novel describes secret meetings held deep inside the catacombs.
Archaeologists discovered inscriptions carved along the walls of the catacombs.
Legends say the catacombs were used as shelters during times of war.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to catacombs, such as: aboveground structures, cave, chamber, courtyards, crypt, fields, grotto.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.