1. a large, impressive tomb or building housing a tomb or tombs

Examples

• The ancient mausoleum was built to honor the fallen emperor.
• Visitors come from around the world to see the famous marble mausoleum.
• The family constructed a small mausoleum in the cemetery for their ancestors.
• The mausoleum’s elaborate architecture reflected the wealth of those buried within.
• Archaeologists discovered artifacts inside the recently excavated mausoleum.
• The mausoleum stood majestically on the hilltop overlooking the valley.