burial

[ˈberiəl]

burial Definition

• 1. the act or ceremony of burying a dead person in a grave
• 2. the process of putting something in the ground and covering it with earth

Using burial: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "burial" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The burial will take place next week.

• Example

  The burial site was marked by a simple wooden cross.

• Example

  The burial customs of different cultures vary widely.

burial Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for burial

• interment
• entombment
• sepulture

Phrases with burial

• give someone a burial

  to bury someone who has died

  Example

  They gave him a proper burial in the family plot.

• bury the hatchet

  to make peace with someone, to end a quarrel

  Example

  After years of feuding, they finally decided to bury the hatchet and reconcile.

• bury one's head in the sand

  to ignore or avoid a problem or unpleasant situation

  Example

  He's been burying his head in the sand about his financial problems for too long.

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Summary: burial in Brief

The term 'burial' [ˈberiəl] refers to the act or ceremony of burying a dead person in a grave, or the process of putting something in the ground and covering it with earth. It is often marked by rituals and customs unique to different cultures. Phrases like 'bury the hatchet' and 'bury one's head in the sand' extend the term to metaphorical contexts.