noun
churchyard
CHURCH-yahd
Churchyard (noun) means the grounds surrounding a church, often used as a burial ground. Example: “Ivy crept over the old gravestones in the churchyard.”
noun
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The grounds surrounding a church, often used as a burial ground.
"Ivy crept over the old gravestones in the churchyard."
"They buried him in the churchyard next to his parents."
How to use churchyard
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe patch of land around a church, usually where the dead are buried.
Common pairings
buried in the churchyard
churchyard gate
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Word forms
- Plural
- churchyards
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Etymology
From church + yard, tracing back to Middle English chirch-ȝerd.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for churchyard
yard
bayard
lanyard
vineyard
junkyard
backyard
farmyard
barnyard
shipyard
courtyard
graveyard
schoolyard
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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.
