noun
gravedigger
GRAYV-dihg-uh
Gravedigger (noun) means a person whose job is to dig graves for burials. Example: “The gravedigger arrived early to prepare the plot.”
noun
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A person whose job is to dig graves for burials.
"The gravedigger arrived early to prepare the plot."
How to use gravedigger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone employed to dig graves at a cemetery.
Common pairings
the cemetery gravedigger
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Word forms
- Plural
- gravediggers
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The _____ arrived early to prepare the plot.
Etymology
From grave + digger.
Rhymes for gravedigger
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What does “gravedigger” mean?
The word “gravedigger” means a person whose job is to dig graves for burials. In plain terms, someone employed to dig graves at a cemetery.
How do you pronounce “gravedigger”?
“Gravedigger” is pronounced GRAYV-dihg-uh (/ˈɡɹeɪvˌdɪɡ.əɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gravedigger” in a sentence?
Here is “gravedigger” used in a sentence: “The gravedigger arrived early to prepare the plot.”
What part of speech is “gravedigger”?
“Gravedigger” is a noun.
