Pyre

Pronunciation: /paɪər/

Definitions of pyre

noun a pile of combustible materials for burning a corpse as a funeral rite

Example Sentences

A1 In some cultures, bodies are cremated on a pyre.

A2 The villagers gathered around the pyre to mourn the loss of their leader.

B1 The funeral pyre was lit with ceremonial flames.

B2 The pyre burned brightly, sending smoke into the night sky.

C1 The pyre was constructed with care, using only the finest wood.

C2 The pyre was a solemn reminder of the cycle of life and death.

Examples of pyre in a Sentence

formal The villagers gathered around the pyre to pay their respects to the deceased.

informal We roasted marshmallows over the campfire pyre last night.

slang Let's light up a pyre and have a bonfire party!

figurative The politician's reputation went up in flames like a pyre after the scandal was exposed.

Grammatical Forms of pyre

• past tense: pyred
• plural: pyres
• comparative: more pyre
• superlative: most pyre
• present tense: pyres
• future tense: will pyre
• perfect tense: have pyred
• continuous tense: is pyring
• singular: pyre
• positive degree: pyre
• infinitive: to pyre
• gerund: pyring
• participle: pyred

Origin and Evolution of pyre

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'pyre' originated from the Latin word 'pyra' which means funeral fire.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a funeral fire, the word 'pyre' has evolved to also mean a pile of wood or other material for burning a dead body as a funeral rite or for execution.