Synonyms for

Graveyard

Verb / ˈgreɪˌvjɑ:rd / Another word for graveyard — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a place where dead people are buried

Synonyms & similar words

memorialpark necropolis burialsite cemetery burialground buryingground cemetery necropolis churchyard mausoleum gravefield boneyard sepulcher crypt tomb ossuary mortuary crematorium columbarium

Synonyms by register

Formal

cemetery necropolis burial ground

Informal

boneyard God's acre

Literary

God's acre final resting place hallowed ground

Antonyms

birthplace playground nursery springtime creation origin

Common collocations

  • old graveyard
  • church graveyard
  • abandoned graveyard
  • quiet graveyard
  • haunted graveyard
  • graveyard shift
  • graveyard dirt

Word family

noun graveyard

Usage note

While 'graveyard' is common, 'cemetery' is often considered more formal. 'Graveyard shift' refers to the late-night work period.

Example sentences

  1. The graveyard was full of gravestones and flowers.
  2. My cat likes to explore the graveyard at night.
  3. The graveyard is a peaceful place to visit.
  4. We saw a ghost in the graveyard!
  5. The graveyard is near the church.

Quotes

  • Death is the sound of distant thunder at a picnic.
  • I'm not afraid of death. It's the stake one puts up in order to play the game of life.
  • Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it.

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