undertaker
3 synonyms for undertaker, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person or business that arranges funerals, including preparing the body and organizing the burial or cremation.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From undertake plus the agent suffix -er, originally meaning simply "one who undertakes a task," later narrowing to specifically mean a funeral director.
Full origin of undertaker →Frequently asked questions
What does “undertaker” mean?
The word “undertaker” means a person or business that arranges funerals, including preparing the body and organizing the burial or cremation. In plain terms, a professional who organizes funerals.
How do you pronounce “undertaker”?
“Undertaker” is pronounced UHN-duh-tay-kuh (/ˈʌndə(ɹ)ˌteɪkə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “undertaker” in a sentence?
Here is “undertaker” used in a sentence: “The family met with the undertaker to plan the funeral service.”
What part of speech is “undertaker”?
“Undertaker” is a noun.
Is “undertaker” a common word?
“Undertaker” is an uncommon word in modern English.
