noun
- plural of sepulcher; tombs or burial vaults, especially those that are large or elaborate
Usage: formal; often used in historical or literary contexts
Examples
- The ancient sepulchers were carved into the hillside.
- Archaeologists discovered elaborate sepulchers filled with treasures.
- The cemetery contained both simple graves and ornate sepulchers.
- Medieval kings were often buried in grand sepulchers within cathedrals.
- The marble sepulchers bore inscriptions in Latin.
- Visitors walked quietly among the weathered sepulchers in the old churchyard.