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Sepulchre: meaning, definitions and examples

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sepulchre

 

[ ˈsɛpəlkər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

place of burial

A sepulchre is a small room or monument in which a dead person is buried. It is typically made of stone or concrete and may have a lid or door to protect the remains inside. Sepulchres can be found in cemeteries, churches, and mausoleums.

Synonyms

crypt, grave, tomb

Examples of usage

  • The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulchre.
  • The family gathered around the sepulchre to pay their respects.
Context #2 | Verb

to bury

To sepulchre means to bury someone in a grave or tomb. It is often used in a poetic or archaic context to describe the act of laying someone to rest in a solemn or ceremonial manner.

Synonyms

entomb, inter, lay to rest

Examples of usage

  • The fallen soldier was sepulchred with full military honors.
  • They chose to sepulchre their beloved pet in the garden.

Translations

Translations of the word "sepulchre" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sepulcro

🇮🇳 समाधि

🇩🇪 Grabmal

🇮🇩 makam

🇺🇦 гробниця

🇵🇱 grobowiec

🇯🇵 墓

🇫🇷 tombeau

🇪🇸 sepulcro

🇹🇷 mezar

🇰🇷 무덤

🇸🇦 قبر

🇨🇿 hrobka

🇸🇰 hrobka

🇨🇳 墓

🇸🇮 grobnica

🇮🇸 grafhús

🇰🇿 мазар

🇬🇪 სამარხი

🇦🇿 məzar

🇲🇽 sepulcro

Etymology

The word 'sepulchre' originated from the Latin word 'sepulcrum', which means a burial place or tomb. It has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to a place of burial or to the act of burying someone. Sepulchres have played an important role in various cultures and religions throughout history, serving as final resting places for the deceased and often being adorned with symbols of remembrance and respect.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,751, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.