Casket

Pronunciation: /kæskɪt/

Definitions of casket

noun a coffin or burial case

Example Sentences

A1 The casket was filled with beautiful flowers.

A2 The family gathered around the casket to say their final goodbyes.

B1 The casket was made of solid oak and had intricate carvings on it.

B2 The casket was adorned with gold trimmings and velvet lining.

C1 The casket was lowered into the ground as the mourners watched in silence.

C2 The ornate casket was a fitting final resting place for the beloved monarch.

Examples of casket in a Sentence

formal The casket was adorned with beautiful flowers for the funeral service.

informal I can't believe how expensive that casket was for the burial.

slang That casket is way too fancy for my taste.

figurative The old house was like a casket, holding memories of the past.

Grammatical Forms of casket

• past tense: casketed
• plural: caskets
• comparative: more casket
• superlative: most casket
• present tense: caskets
• future tense: will casket
• perfect tense: have casketed
• continuous tense: is casketing
• singular: casket
• positive degree: casket
• infinitive: to casket
• gerund: casketing
• participle: casketed

Origin and Evolution of casket

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'casket' originated from the Old French word 'cachete' which means a small box or chest.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'casket' evolved to refer specifically to a small box for holding jewels or other valuables, and later came to be associated with a coffin or burial container.