churchyard
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Noun — The grounds surrounding a church, often used as a burial ground.
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How to use churchyard
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Etymology
From church + yard, tracing back to Middle English chirch-ȝerd.
Full origin of churchyard →Frequently asked questions
What does “churchyard” mean?
The word “churchyard” means the grounds surrounding a church, often used as a burial ground. In plain terms, the patch of land around a church, usually where the dead are buried.
How do you pronounce “churchyard”?
“Churchyard” is pronounced CHURCH-yahd (/ˈt͡ʃɝt͡ʃ.jɑɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “churchyard” in a sentence?
Here is “churchyard” used in a sentence: “Ivy crept over the old gravestones in the churchyard.”
What part of speech is “churchyard”?
“Churchyard” is a noun.
Where does the word “churchyard” come from?
The word “churchyard” comes from Middle English. From church + yard, tracing back to Middle English chirch-ȝerd.