noun

crematorium

kreh-muh-TAW-reerm

Crematorium (noun) means a building where dead bodies are cremated. Example: “The service was held at the local crematorium.”

noun

A building where dead bodies are cremated.

"The service was held at the local crematorium."

How to use crematorium

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe place where cremations happen.

UK vs US

American English more often uses "crematory".

Easily confused with

crematory →

crematoriums plural, crematoria plural

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The service was held at the local _____.

From New Latin crematorium, "a place for burning" — built on the same root as "cremate".

Origin: New Latin

crematory cremation chamber

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What does “crematorium” mean?

The word “crematorium” means a building where dead bodies are cremated. In plain terms, the place where cremations happen.

How do you pronounce “crematorium”?

“Crematorium” is pronounced kreh-muh-TAW-reerm (/kɹɛməˈtɔːɹɪəm/ in IPA).

How do you use “crematorium” in a sentence?

Here is “crematorium” used in a sentence: “The service was held at the local crematorium.”

What part of speech is “crematorium”?

“Crematorium” is a noun.

Where does the word “crematorium” come from?

The word “crematorium” comes from New Latin. From New Latin crematorium, "a place for burning" — built on the same root as "cremate".

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