Mausoleum — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˌmȯ-sə-ˈlē-əm/ mau·so·le·um

Meaning & Definition of Mausoleum

Mausoleum (noun)

  1. a large tomb; especially, a usually stone building with places for entombment of the dead above ground
  2. a large gloomy building or room

Mausoleum (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a stone building with places for the dead bodies of several people or the body of an important person

    "The cemetery has many mausoleums for some of the cites most notable families."

    similar: memorial, monument, cathedral, edifice, hall, palace, tower, tomb, vault, crypt, chamber, grave, sepulcher, construction, erection, structure, castle, château, countryseat, estate, hacienda, manor, manor house, mansion, showplace, villa

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Mausoleum

The most common words with a similar meaning to Mausoleum:

memorial, monument, cathedral, edifice, hall, palace, tower, tomb, vault, crypt, chamber, grave, sepulcher, construction, erection, structure, castle, château, countryseat, estate, hacienda, manor, manor house, mansion, showplace, villa

Word Forms of Mausoleum

Inflections: mausoleums, mausolea

Origin & Etymology of Mausoleum

Middle English, from Latin, from Greek mausōleion, from Mausōlos Mausolus †about 353 b.c., ruler of Caria

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Mausoleum

What does "Mausoleum" mean?

"Mausoleum" means a large tomb; especially, a usually stone building with places for entombment of the dead above ground. As a noun, it is defined as: a large tomb; especially, a usually stone building with places for entombment of the dead above ground.

What is another word for "Mausoleum"?

Other words for "Mausoleum" include memorial, monument, cathedral, edifice, hall, palace, tower and tomb. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Mausoleum" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Mausoleum"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Mausoleum". Common alternatives include memorial, monument, cathedral, edifice, hall, palace, tower, tomb, vault and crypt.

How do you use "Mausoleum" in a sentence?

Examples of "Mausoleum" in a sentence: "The cemetery has many mausoleums for some of the cites most notable families.".

Is "Mausoleum" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Mausoleum" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Mausoleum"?

"Mausoleum" is pronounced /ˌmȯ-sə-ˈlē-əm/ and divided into syllables as mau·so·le·um.

What is the origin of the word "Mausoleum"?

"Mausoleum" comes from Middle English, from Latin, from Greek mausōleion, from Mausōlos Mausolus †about 353 b.c., ruler of Caria. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Mausoleum" meaning "a stone building with places for the dead bodies of several people or the body of an important person"?

When "Mausoleum" (noun) means a stone building with places for the dead bodies of several people or the body of an important person, synonyms include memorial, monument, cathedral, edifice, hall and palace.