funeral
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: funerals
Sense 1
A ceremony to honor and remember a deceased person, often distinguished from a memorial service by the presence of the body of the deceased.
Nghi lễ để tôn vinh và nhớ về người đã qua đời
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Noun
Examples
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).
Sense 2
A funeral sermon.
NounRegister: dated
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “funeral” mean?
A ceremony to honor and remember a deceased person, often distinguished from a memorial service by the presence of the body of the deceased.
Is “funeral” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.