cemetery
5 synonyms for cemetery, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A place where the dead are buried; a graveyard.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use cemetery
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
visit the cemetery
buried in a cemetery
cemetery plot
Etymology
From Late Latin coemeterium, from Ancient Greek koimeterion, literally "a sleeping place" — from a verb meaning "to put to sleep."
Full origin of cemetery →Frequently asked questions
What does “cemetery” mean?
The word “cemetery” means a place where the dead are buried; a graveyard. In plain terms, a burial ground for the dead.
How do you pronounce “cemetery”?
“Cemetery” is pronounced SEHM-ih-tree (/ˈsɛm.ɪˌtɛɹ.i/ in IPA).
How do you use “cemetery” in a sentence?
Here is “cemetery” used in a sentence: “They laid flowers at the family plot in the cemetery.”
What part of speech is “cemetery”?
“Cemetery” is a noun.
Where does the word “cemetery” come from?
The word “cemetery” comes from Ancient Greek. From Late Latin coemeterium, from Ancient Greek koimeterion, literally "a sleeping place" — from a verb meaning "to put to sleep.".
Is “cemetery” a common word?
“Cemetery” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between a cemetery and a graveyard?
Traditionally, a graveyard is a burial ground attached to a church, while a cemetery is an independent burial site not tied to a church building. In everyday modern English, though, the two words are used interchangeably for any place where the dead are buried.
How do you spell cemetery?
Cemetery is spelled with three e's and no a: c-e-m-e-t-e-r-y. The misspelling cemetary is extremely common because the final syllable sounds like -ary.
What is the difference between a cemetery and a mausoleum?
A cemetery is the ground where the dead are buried, while a mausoleum is a building that houses tombs above ground, and one may stand inside a cemetery. Graves in a cemetery are typically in the earth, whereas a mausoleum keeps remains in chambers within a structure.
