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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

sarcophagus

/sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/ noun · British & US
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What does sarcophagus mean?

noun

A stone or wooden coffin, especially one of ancient Egypt, often decorated and sometimes used as a container for mummies. A structure, such as a building or a monument, that serves as a container or a memorial for a person or a thing.

Example

"The sarcophagus was discovered in the ancient Egyptian tomb, and it was beautifully decorated with hieroglyphics."

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