entombment

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \in-ˈtüm, en-\
- /ɪnˈtuːmmənt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \in-ˈtüm, en-\

Definition of entombment word

noun entombment The placing of a dead body in a tomb; interment. 1

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Parts of speech for Entombment

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for entombment

noun entombment

burial — A burial is the act or ceremony of putting a dead body into a grave in the ground.
funeral — the ceremonies for a dead person prior to burial or cremation; obsequies.
interment — the act or ceremony of interring; burial.
sepulture — the act of placing in a sepulcher or tomb; burial.
inurnment — to put into an urn, especially ashes after cremation.

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