: a box or chest for burying a corpse compare casket
coffined; coffining; coffins
: to enclose in or as if in a coffin
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Noun
coffins are said to be the preferred sleeping places of vampires
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Nicholas Komu, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
In the early 19th century, the body and coffins were acquired by the brothers Robert and William Garnett.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2025
Following the Queen’s death in September 2022, it was expected to transport her coffin from Scotland to London but was sidelined due to concerns about security along the route.
—Ben Jones, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
October, 25 To honor Emma Crawford’s dying wish, her partner carried her coffin to the top of Red Mountain to lay her to the rest.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Outside Online, 4 July 2025
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Noun
Young people danced around the coffin while waving a Kenyan flag.
—Nicholas Komu, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
In the early 19th century, the body and coffins were acquired by the brothers Robert and William Garnett.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2025
Following the Queen’s death in September 2022, it was expected to transport her coffin from Scotland to London but was sidelined due to concerns about security along the route.
—Ben Jones, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
October, 25 To honor Emma Crawford’s dying wish, her partner carried her coffin to the top of Red Mountain to lay her to the rest.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Outside Online, 4 July 2025
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“Coffin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coffin. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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