graveyard
noun
grave·yard
ˈgrāv-ˌyärd 
1
: cemetery
2
: 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.
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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
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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
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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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