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
- graveyard
- necropolis
- burial ground
- memorial park
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.
Example
The family purchased a cemetery plot for their loved one's burial.
Origins of cemetery
from Greek 'koimeterion', meaning 'a sleeping place'
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.
