interment

noun

in·​ter·​ment in-ˈtər-mənt How to pronounce interment (audio)
: the act or ceremony of interring

Examples of interment in a Sentence

a respectful but nonreligious interment in a private cemetery
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According to Trump’s order, flags are to fly at half-staff until the day of Francis’ interment, a date that was not available Monday. Addy Bink, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025 They were ordered to remain lowered until the date of interment, which had yet to be announced. Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 Following the service, his remains will be taken to Carter's hometown of Plains, Georgia for a private funeral service and interment Thursday night. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025 Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 3, at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, with interment in the church cemetery. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interment

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interment was in the 14th century

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“Interment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interment. Accessed 16 May. 2025.

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interment

noun
in·​ter·​ment in-ˈtər-mənt How to pronounce interment (audio)
: burial

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