What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
graveyard
Example
The old graveyard was overgrown with weeds and vines. [graveyard: noun]
Example
She visited her grandfather's grave in the graveyard on Memorial Day. [graveyard: noun]
necropolis
Example
The necropolis of ancient Egypt contains many elaborate tombs and pyramids. [necropolis: noun]
Example
The catacombs beneath Paris form a vast underground necropolis. [necropolis: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Graveyard is a more common term used in everyday language, while necropolis is less commonly used and often associated with historical or archaeological contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between graveyard and necropolis?
Necropolis is a more formal term than graveyard, and is often used in academic or historical writing, while graveyard is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
