cemetery
/ˈsɛm.ɪˌtɹi/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: cemeteries
Meaning · English
A place where the dead are buried; a graveyard or memorial park.
Noun
Examples
The plain around was interspersed with cemeteries, Turk, Greek, and Armenian, with their growth of cypress trees...
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cemetery” mean?
A place where the dead are buried; a graveyard or memorial park.
Is “cemetery” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.