A cryptAn underground chamber, often under a church, used for burials. is an underground room or vaultAn arched or enclosed chamber, especially one built to hold remains., usually found beneath a church, where people are buried. It is a formal word and is most often used in historical, religious, or architecturalRelating to the design and construction of buildings. contexts.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /krɪpt/
Easy pronunciation: CRYPT (approximate spelling).
Stress: One syllable; stress is on the whole word.
Noun meaning an underground burial chamber or vault, especially beneath a church.
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Crypt Meaning
a room under a church or building where dead people are buried
Part of speech: noun
Definition: an underground burial chamber or vault, especially one beneath a church
Example: The family’s memorial service was held in the church crypt.
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse crypt with cryptic. Crypt is a noun for a burial chamber; cryptic is an adjective meaning hard to understand.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does crypt mean?
A crypt is an underground burial chamber or vault, often beneath a church.
Is crypt a synonym for tomb?
Not exactly. A crypt is a specific kind of underground burial chamber, often under a church, while tomb is a broader word for a burial place or monument.
How do you use crypt in a sentence?
Example: The choir rehearsed in the old church crypt before the service.
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