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Definition of entomb

entomb

/ɪnˈtuːm/
en · tomb
Adjective:entombed
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Past Simple:entombed
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Past Participle:entombed
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Present Participle:entombing
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1

To bury, trap, or enclose completely beneath a heavy mass or inside a confined space as if in a tomb.

Example

"A sudden avalanche of snow and rock threatened to entomb the mountain expedition."

2

To place (a dead body) in a tomb or burial vault.

Example

"The ancient kings were entombed in elaborate stone chambers beneath the temple."

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• Rhymes for entomb

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'entomber', formed from the prefix 'en-' (in, into) and 'tombe' (tomb), which ultimately derives from Late Latin 'tumba' and Ancient Greek 'tymbos' (burial mound).

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Entomb. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/entomb
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