Sepulchre — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈse-pəl-kər/ sep·ul·chre

Meaning & Definition of Sepulchre

Sepulchre (noun)

  1. a place of burial, tomb
  2. a receptacle for religious relics especially in an altar

Sepulchre (verb)

  1. to place in or as if in a sepulchre, bury
  2. to serve as a sepulchre for

Sepulchre (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a final resting place for a dead person

    "a poem describing the forgotten sepulcher of a valiant knight of the Middle Ages"

    similar: burial, grave, sepulture, tomb
    related: catacomb, charnel, columbarium, crypt, mausoleum, vault, cemetery, churchyard, graveyard, potter's field, barrow, mound, tumulus

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sepulchre

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sepulchre:

burial, grave, sepulture, tomb

Related Words for Sepulchre

catacomb, charnel, columbarium, crypt, mausoleum, vault, cemetery, churchyard, graveyard, potter's field, barrow, mound, tumulus

Word Forms of Sepulchre

Inflections: sepulchred, sepulchered, sepulchring, sepulchering

Origin & Etymology of Sepulchre

Middle English sepulcre, from Anglo-French, from Latin sepulcrum, sepulchrum, from sepelire to bury; akin to Greek hepein to care for, Sanskrit saparyati he honors

First known use: 13th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Sepulchre

What does "Sepulchre" mean?

"Sepulchre" means a place of burial, tomb. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a place of burial, tomb.

What is another word for "Sepulchre"?

Other words for "Sepulchre" include burial, grave, sepulture and tomb. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sepulchre" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sepulchre"?

There are 17 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sepulchre". Common alternatives include burial, grave, sepulture and tomb.

How do you use "Sepulchre" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sepulchre" in a sentence: "a poem describing the forgotten sepulcher of a valiant knight of the Middle Ages".

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

"Sepulchre" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Sepulchre"?

"Sepulchre" is pronounced /ˈse-pəl-kər/ and divided into syllables as sep·ul·chre.

What is the origin of the word "Sepulchre"?

"Sepulchre" comes from Middle English sepulcre, from Anglo-French, from Latin sepulcrum, sepulchrum, from sepelire to bury; akin to Greek hepein to care for, Sanskrit saparyati he honors. First known use: 13th century.

What is another word for "Sepulchre" meaning "a final resting place for a dead person"?

When "Sepulchre" (noun) means a final resting place for a dead person, synonyms include burial, grave, sepulture and tomb.