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Synonyms of crypt

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Another word for crypt is tomb. Other synonyms of crypt are sepulchre.

Synonyms and similar words for crypt

nounEspecially: one beneath a church that is used as a burial chamber.

  • vaultAny burial chamber, particularly those underground.
  • tombA small building, or a room within one, for the remains of the dead, with walls, a roof, and (if it is to be used for...
  • sepulchreA burial chamber.
  • sepulcher

nounA small pit or cavity in the surface of an organ or other structure.

Meaning of crypt

  1. noun A cave or cavern.
  2. noun An underground vault.
  3. noun Especially: one beneath a church that is used as a burial chamber.

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Questions about synonyms of crypt

What is another word for crypt?
Crypt has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as tomb and sepulchre.
What does crypt mean?
Crypt means a cave or cavern.

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