Synonyms for

Casket

Verb / ˈkæskʌt / Another word for casket — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small box used for burying dead people

Synonyms & similar words

jewelcasket coffin coffin chest box receptacle container case trunk bin vault grave

Synonyms by register

Formal

coffin vault

Informal

box container

Literary

bier sepulchre

Antonyms

container chest box receptacle holder

Common collocations

  • open the casket
  • close the casket
  • funeral casket
  • casket spray
  • casket bearer
  • wooden casket
  • metal casket

Word family

noun casket

Usage note

While 'casket' is a common term in American English for a coffin, it can also refer to a small decorative box. In British English, 'coffin' is the standard term for the box used to bury a body.

Example sentences

  1. The casket was made of wood.
  2. The family gathered around the casket to say goodbye.
  3. The funeral home displayed several caskets for the family to choose from.
  4. The casket was decorated with flowers.
  5. The casket was carried by six pallbearers.

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