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mastaba

mas·ta·ba
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mas-tuh-buh]
    • /ˈmæs tə bə/
    • /mastˈɑːbə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mas-tuh-buh]
    • /ˈmæs tə bə/

Definitions of mastaba word

  • noun mastaba an ancient Egyptian tomb made of mud brick, rectangular in plan with sloping sides and a flat roof. 1
  • noun mastaba (in Islamic countries) a fixed bench, especially one of stone. 1
  • noun mastaba An ancient Egyptian tomb rectangular in shape with sloping sides and a flat roof, standing to a height of 17-20 feet (5-6 m), consisting of an underground burial chamber with rooms above it (at ground level) in which to store offerings. 1
  • noun mastaba a mudbrick superstructure above tombs in ancient Egypt from which the pyramid developed 0
  • noun mastaba an oblong structure with a flat roof and sloping sides, built over the opening of a mummy chamber or burial pit in ancient Egypt and used as a tomb 0
  • noun mastaba A wide stone bench built into the wall of a house, shop etc. in the Middle East. 0

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Origin of mastaba

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605, mastaba is from the Arabic word maṣṭabah

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Parts of speech for Mastaba

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

mastaba popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for mastaba

noun mastaba

  • monolith — an obelisk, column, large statue, etc., formed of a single block of stone.
  • tomb — an excavation in earth or rock for the burial of a corpse; grave.
  • shrine — a building or other shelter, often of a stately or sumptuous character, enclosing the remains or relics of a saint or other holy person and forming an object of religious veneration and pilgrimage.
  • edifice — a building, especially one of large size or imposing appearance.
  • memorial — something designed to preserve the memory of a person, event, etc., as a monument or a holiday.

Top questions with mastaba

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