🇬🇧🇪🇸 sarcophagus - sarcófago : English Lesson

Meaning of "sarcophagus" ("sarcófago"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A sarcophagus is a large, usually stone, coffin that was used in ancient civilizations, especially in Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Many sarcophagi are decorated with carvings, paintings, or inscriptions, and they were often used to bury important people like pharaohs and kings. Some were placed in tombs, while others were left above ground.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The mummy peeked out of the sarcophagus and asked if it was time for dessert yet.

My little cousin thinks a sarcophagus is a fancy word for a “nap box.”

The archaeologist opened the sarcophagus expecting treasure but found a note saying, “Gotcha!”

The museum guide joked that the sarcophagus had better customer reviews than the local hotel.

The mummy in the sarcophagus had the best Halloween costume, even though it was 3,000 years old.

At dawn the team unearthed a carved sarcophagus. Two hands pushed the heavy sarcophagus lid; dust rose. Inside the sarcophagus a wrapped figure lay with a small wooden mask. The guide set a soft hand on the sarcophagus and whispered. When they closed the sarcophagus again, the village let out relieved, gentle laughter.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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