many of the soldiers who died in the battle are buried in a cemetery nearby
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cemetery.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
boneyard, God's acre, graveyard, necropolis, potter's field;
: a place where dead people are buried
See words that rhyme with cemetery Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for cemetery Spanish Central: Translation of cemetery Nglish: Translation of cemetery for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of cemetery for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about cemetery
What made you want to look up cemetery? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Odd Habits and Quirks Quiz
Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
