funerary

adjective

fu·​ner·​ary ˈfyü-nə-ˌrer-ē 

: of, used for, or associated with burial

a pharaoh's funerary chamber

Examples of funerary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Archaeologists in Egypt have discovered more than 20 funerary stelae depicting human figures at Tell El-Deir, an archaeological site in the Nile Delta. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 31 July 2026

Several artists in the printmaking category are exploring funerary and burial practices in their work, while some of the fellows in craft and sculpture explore the political dimensions of space. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 July 2026

The women were originally excavated during the late 19th century from within the funerary complex at Dahshur, an ancient Egyptian necropolis featuring some of the oldest, largest, and best preserved pyramids in Giza. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026

The artifacts show the evolution of funerary practices over some six centuries. — CBS News, 12 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for funerary

• accessary
• adversary
• ancillary
• apiary
• arbitrary
• aviary
• axillary
• bacillary
• beriberi
• bestiary
• breviary
• budgetary