Definitions

1. noun

A structure for enclosing the body of a deceased person, typically underground or in a mausoleum.

“The ancient pharaoh’s tomb was discovered by archaeologists after years of excavation.”

2. noun

A place or location where something is buried or hidden.

“The company’s financial troubles were buried in the tomb of forgotten records.”

3. verb

To bury or place something in a tomb.

“The archaeologists carefully tombed the artifacts in the museum’s storage room.”

4. verb

To entomb or imprison something.

“The politician’s career was tombed by the scandal.”