1. a grave, especially a large vault, typically of stone, above or below ground
2. a monument to the memory of a dead person, erected over their burial place

1. to place in a tomb; bury
Usage: literary

Examples

• The ancient tomb was discovered by archaeologists last year.
• Visitors come from around the world to see the pharaoh’s tomb.
• The marble tomb bore an inscription in Latin.
• They found gold artifacts inside the burial tomb.
• The family tomb has been used for generations.
• The poet was tombed in the village cemetery.
• Fresh flowers were placed on her tomb every week.