Meaning
catacomb
- an underground cemetery consisting of subterranean tunnels and tombs
- a dark, labyrinthine underground space
In a sentence
Abbiamo visitato una suggestiva catacomba romana durante il viaggio.
We visited an evocative Roman catacomb during the trip.
Molti turisti scendono nelle catacombe per ammirarne gli affreschi.
Many tourists go down into the catacombs to admire their frescoes.
La catacomba non è accessibile al pubblico senza una guida autorizzata.
The catacomb is not accessible to the public without an authorized guide.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| catacomba | feminine · singular |
| catacombe | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Most frequently used in the plural (catacombe) when referring to historic underground burial sites, especially in Rome.