kirkyard

[kɜːrkjɑːd]

kirkyard Definition

a churchyard; a burial ground adjoining a church.

Using kirkyard: Examples

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

  • Example

    The old church and kirkyard are said to be haunted by ghosts.

  • Example

    The kirkyard is the final resting place of many famous people.

  • Example

    The church and kirkyard date back to the 12th century.

kirkyard Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for kirkyard

Phrases with kirkyard

  • euphemism for being dead and buried in a churchyard

    Example

    He's been sleeping in the kirkyard for over a century now.

  • a person who guards a churchyard or cemetery at night

    Example

    The kirkyard watchman reported strange noises coming from the graves.

  • a person who spends a lot of time in churchyards or cemeteries, often due to a fascination with death or the supernatural

    Example

    She's become a bit of a kirkyard wallflower since her grandfather passed away.

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Summary: kirkyard in Brief

A 'kirkyard' [kɜːrkjɑːd] is a burial ground that adjoins a church. It is often used interchangeably with 'churchyard' and 'graveyard.' The kirkyard is typically the final resting place of many people, including famous individuals. Phrases such as 'sleeping in the kirkyard' and 'kirkyard watchman' are associated with this term.