graveyard

noun

grave·​yard ˈgrāv-ˌyärd How to pronounce graveyard (audio)
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: something resembling a graveyard
an automobile graveyard

Examples of graveyard in a Sentence

reflecting the Quaker avoidance of personal vanity, the graveyard is not marked by so much as a single headstone
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The confusing feelings of anger and what was once a loving friendship lead to an engaging battle amongst the snowy grounds of a graveyard. Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025 It was initially believed that Dylan’s gates would work best for an outdoor graveyard scene involving the protagonist Christine Daaé. Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025 The late farmer from Wisconsin began his life of crime by digging up the fresh graveyards of women who resembled his mom, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 From October 31 through November 2, the largest graveyard in Oaxaca City, Panteón de San Miguel, is decorated with pan de muerto, marigold flowers, candles, and other offerings. Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for graveyard

Word History

First Known Use

1761, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of graveyard was in 1761

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“Graveyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graveyard. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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graveyard

noun
grave·​yard -ˌyärd How to pronounce graveyard (audio)

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