Synonyms for

Coffin

Verb / ˈkɔ:fɪn / Another word for coffin — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a box or chest for burying a dead body

Synonyms & similar words

casket casket deathbed necropolis sepulcher tomb vault mausoleum crypt ossuary grave

Synonyms by register

Formal

casket burial case ossuary

Informal

box pine box

Literary

final resting place eternal home

Antonyms

cradle crib bassinet playpen manger

Common collocations

  • open coffin
  • closed coffin
  • wooden coffin
  • lead coffin
  • carry the coffin
  • lower into the coffin
  • lie in a coffin

Word family

noun coffin

Usage note

A coffin is specifically a box for a dead body, often with a lid. It is distinct from a casket, which is typically more ornate and rectangular.

Example sentences

  1. The coffin was made of polished dark wood.
  2. I saw my grandma lying in the coffin at her funeral.
  3. The coffin was too heavy for the pallbearers to carry.
  4. The coffin was decorated with white lilies and roses.
  5. He left his last will and testament in the coffin.

Quotes

  • Death is a natural part of life. Rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force. Mourn them do not. Miss them do not. Attachment leads to jealousy. The shadow of greed, that is. - Yoda
  • The fear of death can only be surpassed by the fear of life. Live life well, and fear not death. - Unknown
  • The coffin is only a container. What matters is what's inside. - Jerry Bruckheimer

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