catacombs

/ˈkætəˌkoʊmz/ /ˈkætəˌkuːmz/

Meanings

noun

(often plural) An underground system of tunnels and chambers with recesses for graves, used (in former times) as a cemetery; a tunnel system used for burying the dead, as in Paris or Ancient Rome.

Examples :

"During their trip to Rome, the tourists explored the ancient catacombs, where early Christians were buried centuries ago. "

"During their visit to Rome, the tourists explored the ancient catacombs, marveling at the historical underground burial chambers. "

Related Words

chambers noun

/ˈtʃeɪmbəz/ /ˈtʃeɪmbɚz/

A room or set of rooms, particularly:

"The judge met with the lawyers in her chambers before the trial. "

marveling verb

/ˈmɑːrvəlɪŋ/ /ˈmɑːrvlɪŋ/

To become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something.

"The children were marveling at the magician's disappearing act. "

tunnels noun

/ˈtʌnlz/

An underground or underwater passage.

"The city built tunnels under the river to make it easier to travel to the other side. "

tourists noun

/ˈtʊərɪsts/ /ˈtɔːrɪsts/

Someone who travels for pleasure rather than for business.

"During the summer, the small beach town is crowded with tourists who are there to relax and enjoy the sun. "

underground noun

/ˈʌndəɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈʌndɚɡɹaʊnd/

An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas.

"My brother uses the underground to get to work every day. "

explored verb

/ɪkˈsplɔːrd/ /ɛkˈsplɔːrd/

To seek for something or after someone.

"The lost child explored the crowded mall, desperately calling out for his mother. "

cemetery noun

/ˈsem.ɘˌtiɘɹ.i/ /ˈsɛm.əˌtɹi/ /ˈsɛm.əˌtɛɹ.i/

A place where the dead are buried; a graveyard or memorial park.

"The family visited the cemetery to place flowers on Grandma's grave. "

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

centuries noun

/ˈsɛn.tʃə.ɹiz/

A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

"The ancient pyramids have stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

ancient noun

/ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

A person who is very old.

"The ancient librarian was known for her vast knowledge of history. "

recesses noun

/ˈriːsɛsɪz/ /rɪˈsɛsɪz/

A break, pause or vacation.

"Spring recess offers a good chance to travel."

burying verb

/ˈbɛriɪŋ/ /ˈbɛriŋ/

To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.

"The family is burying their beloved grandmother in the old cemetery. "