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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

catacomb

/kætəkɒm/ noun · British & US
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What does catacomb mean?

noun

A network of underground burial chambers, especially in ancient Rome. A place of quiet or secret activity.

Example

"The catacombs beneath the city were a labyrinth of narrow tunnels and chambers."

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