Dolmen

Pronunciation: /dɑl.mən/

Definitions of dolmen

noun a prehistoric monument consisting of two or more large upright stones supporting a large flat horizontal stone

Example Sentences

A1 A dolmen is a type of ancient stone monument.

A2 Tourists often visit dolmens to learn about prehistoric cultures.

B1 Archaeologists have been studying the dolmen found in the region for years.

B2 The dolmen was believed to have been used for burial rituals by ancient civilizations.

C1 The intricate carvings on the dolmen indicate a high level of craftsmanship.

C2 Scholars continue to debate the purpose and significance of dolmens in ancient societies.

Examples of dolmen in a Sentence

formal The dolmen is a type of megalithic tomb consisting of two or more upright stones supporting a large flat horizontal stone.

informal Let's go check out the dolmen we found on our hike yesterday.

slang I heard there's a cool dolmen out in the woods, wanna go see it?

figurative The dolmen stood as a symbol of ancient wisdom and connection to the past.

Grammatical Forms of dolmen

• past tense: dolmened
• plural: dolmens
• comparative: more dolmen
• superlative: most dolmen
• present tense: dolmens
• future tense: will dolmen
• perfect tense: have dolmened
• continuous tense: is dolmening
• singular: dolmen
• positive degree: dolmen
• infinitive: to dolmen
• gerund: dolmening
• participle: dolmened

Origin and Evolution of dolmen

First Known Use: 1792 year

Language of Origin: Breton

Story behind the word: The word 'dolmen' originated from the Breton language, specifically from the combination of two Breton words: 'dol' meaning table and 'men' meaning stone.

Evolution of the word: The term 'dolmen' was first used in the late 18th century to refer to megalithic structures consisting of two or more upright stones supporting a large, flat horizontal stone. Over time, the word has become widely used in archaeology and anthropology to describe various types of prehistoric stone structures found in different parts of the world.