Burial

Pronunciation: /ˈberiəl/

Definitions of burial

noun the place where a dead body is buried

Example Sentences

A1 The burial took place in the cemetery.

A2 The family arranged a traditional burial for their loved one.

B1 The archaeologists discovered an ancient burial site during the excavation.

B2 The elaborate burial ceremony honored the deceased leader.

C1 The burial customs vary greatly among different cultures and religions.

C2 The historical significance of the royal burial chamber was immense.

Examples of burial in a Sentence

formal The burial ceremony was held at the local cemetery.

informal We attended the burial of our neighbor's pet hamster.

slang I heard there was a burial party at the old abandoned house last night.

figurative The burial of his hopes and dreams left him feeling lost and defeated.

Grammatical Forms of burial

• plural: burials
• comparative: more burial
• superlative: most burial
• present tense: bury
• future tense: will bury
• perfect tense: has buried
• continuous tense: is burying
• singular: burial
• positive degree: burial
• infinitive: to bury
• gerund: burying
• participle: buried

Origin and Evolution of burial

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'burial' comes from the Old English word 'byrgels', which means a grave or tomb.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'burial' has retained its original meaning of laying a body to rest in a grave or tomb, but has also come to encompass the entire process and ceremony associated with honoring and remembering the deceased.