mausoleum

/ˌmɔː.zəˈliː.əm/ /ˌmɔ.səˈli.əm/

Meanings

noun

A large stately tomb or a building housing such a tomb or several tombs.

Examples :

"The wealthy family built a grand mausoleum in the cemetery to honor their ancestors. "

noun

(by extension) A gloomy, usually large room or building.

Examples :

"The old library, dark and dusty, felt like a mausoleum. "

architecture building

Related Words

building noun

/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ/

The act or process by which something is built; construction.

"The building of the bridge will be completed in a couple of weeks."

ancestors noun

/ˈæn.sɛs.təz/ /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚz/

One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather.

"My ancestors came from Ireland during the potato famine. "

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

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. "

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

gloomy adjective

/ˈɡlumi/

Not very illuminated; dim because of darkness, especially when appearing depressing or frightening.

"The cavern was gloomy."

housing verb

/ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

To keep within a structure or container.

"The car is housed in the garage."

extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

library noun

/ˈlaɪbɹi/ /ˈlaɪbɹəɹi/

An institution which holds books and/or other forms of media for use by the public or qualified people often lending them out, as well as providing various other services for its users.

"The local library has a wide selection of books for children and adults. "

stately adjective

/ˈsteɪtli/

Of people: worthy of respect; dignified, regal.

"The headmaster, a stately figure with a kind smile, addressed the students. "

wealthy noun

/ˈwɛl.θi/

A rich person.

"The wealthy businessman donated a large sum of money to the school. "