funeral

²funeral

noun

Definition of FUNERAL

1

: the observances held for a dead person usually before burial or cremation

2

chiefly dialect : a funeral sermon

3

: a funeral procession

4

: an end of something's existence

5

: a matter of concern to one : worry <if you flunk, it's your funeral>

Examples of FUNERAL

1. Only family attended the funeral.
2. His funeral will be held on Friday.
3. His cousin made the funeral arrangements.

Origin of FUNERAL

Middle English funerelles (plural), from Middle French funerailles (plural), from Medieval Latin funeralia (plural), from Late Latin, neuter plural of funeralis, adjective

First Known Use: circa 1512