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

An underground chamber, especially one beneath a church used for burials.

"The old king was buried in the crypt beneath the cathedral."

How to use crypt

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn underground burial chamber, often beneath a church.

Common pairings

church crypt buried in the crypt

Word forms

crypts plural

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Etymology

From Latin crypta ("vault"), ultimately from Greek kryptos ("hidden") — the same root as "cryptic".

Origin: Latin

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.