caissons

plural of caisson

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for caissons
Noun
  • Burial vaults are typically made of concrete and act as protective containers for caskets and coffins, according to The Dallas Morning News.
    Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Some traders are warning that a looming shortage of physical silver in London’s vaults could drive prices even higher.
    Benzinga, Freep.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The bag features ample storage space with internal compartments and a zippered pocket for your smaller essentials.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
  • This includes bilge drains, cooler compartments, baitwells and livewells.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Burial vaults are typically made of concrete and act as protective containers for caskets and coffins, according to The Dallas Morning News.
    Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Israel on Tuesday received the coffins of two hostages returned from Gaza through the Red Cross, as officials said the remains will be identified before being released to their families as the military vowed to keep working to bring home all remaining captives.
    Greg Wehner , Yael Halon, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Caissons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caissons. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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