cemetery

[ˈsemətri]

cemetery Definition

a large burial ground, especially one not in a churchyard.

Using cemetery: Examples

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

  • Example

    The cemetery is located on the outskirts of town.

  • Example

    She visits her husband's grave at the cemetery every week.

  • Example

    The cemetery is full of old and ornate headstones.

cemetery Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cemetery

Phrases with cemetery

  • pauper's cemetery

    a burial ground for people who cannot afford a proper funeral

    Example

    The city has a pauper's cemetery for those who cannot afford a burial plot.

  • potter's field

    a public burial ground for unknown or indigent people

    Example

    The city's potter's field is located on the outskirts of town.

  • a piece of land in a cemetery used for burying a deceased person

    Example

    The family purchased a cemetery plot for their loved one's burial.

Origins of cemetery

from Greek 'koimeterion', meaning 'a sleeping place'

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Summary: cemetery in Brief

A 'cemetery' [ˈsemətri] is a large burial ground outside of a churchyard. It is a place where people are buried after they die. Examples include 'The cemetery is full of old and ornate headstones.' 'Cemetery' extends into phrases like 'pauper's cemetery,' which is a burial ground for people who cannot afford a proper funeral.

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