crypt Synonyms & Antonyms
ˈkript
What Is Another Word for Crypt?
Other words for crypt include catacomb(s) and vault.
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Crypt as a Noun
1
an underground burial chamber
the old church's crypt is the final resting place for the president and his beloved wife
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Crypt in a Sentence
the old church's crypt is the final resting place for the president and his beloved wife
Word Forms & Grammar
crypt
crypts
crypt (plural crypts)
Words That Rhyme With Crypt
Origin of Crypt
Origin 1: borrowed from Latin crypta, crupta "covered passage, underground room," borrowed from Greek kryptḗ "underground room," noun derivative from feminine of kryptós "hidden, secret," verbal adjective of krýptein "to hide, conceal," of uncertain origin
Origin 2: Learned borrowing from Latin crypta (“vault”), from Ancient Greek κρυπτός (kruptós, “hidden”). Doublet of grotto.
First Known Use
1583
Crypt in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkript/ |
| Meaning | an underground burial chamber |
| Synonyms | catacomb(s) and vault |
| Plural | crypts |
| First known use | 1583 |