noun
Uncommon
crypt
krihpt
Crypt (noun) means an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church used for burials. Example: “The old king was buried in the crypt beneath the cathedral.”
noun
1
An underground chamber, especially one beneath a church used for burials.
"She turned and waved a hand to him, she cried a word, but he didn't hear it, it was a lost word. A sable wraith she was in the parkland, fading away into the dolorous crypt of winter."
— Michael Arlen, 3/2/1 (1922)
"The old king was buried in the crypt beneath the cathedral."
How to use crypt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn underground burial chamber, often beneath a church.
Common pairings
church crypt
buried in the crypt
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Word forms
- Plural
- crypts
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Etymology
From Latin crypta ("vault"), ultimately from Greek kryptos ("hidden") — the same root as "cryptic".
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Frequently asked questions
What does “crypt” mean?
The word “crypt” means an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church used for burials. In plain terms, an underground burial chamber, often beneath a church.
How do you pronounce “crypt”?
“Crypt” is pronounced krihpt (/kɹɪpt/ in IPA).
How do you use “crypt” in a sentence?
Here is “crypt” used in a sentence: “The old king was buried in the crypt beneath the cathedral.”
What part of speech is “crypt”?
“Crypt” is a noun.
Where does the word “crypt” come from?
The word “crypt” comes from Latin. From Latin crypta ("vault"), ultimately from Greek kryptos ("hidden") — the same root as "cryptic".
Is “crypt” a common word?
“Crypt” is an uncommon word in modern English.
