casket

noun

cas·​ket ˈka-skət 

1

: a small chest or box (as for jewels)

2

: a usually fancy coffin

casket transitive verb

Synonyms of casket

• coffin
• tomb

Examples of casket in a Sentence

bought a beautiful casket when her grandmother died

a small casket of jewels

Recent Examples on the Web

Various jerseys from throughout his athletic career were displayed in frames on either side of the casket, including his football jerseys from Ocean Springs High School and Mississippi Community College in Summit, Miss. — Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

His sports jerseys were framed and lined up next to the casket, which was adorned with blue and white flowers. — Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026

Photos and video broadcast on state media showed people reaching out to touch the truck carrying Khamenei’s coffin, while others threw scarves and other items for attendants to brush against the casket, a practice common in the Islamic Republic. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 10 July 2026

The body was placed in a casket draped in the Islamic Republic’s flag and encased in glass. — ABC News, 8 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, perhaps modification of Middle French cassette

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

casket

noun

cas·​ket ˈkas-kət 

1

: a small chest or box (as for jewels)

2

: coffin