Synonyms for

Graveyards

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

Definition

A graveyard is a place where dead bodies are buried, typically marked by tombstones or other memorial structures.

Synonyms & similar words

memorialpark graveyard buryingground burialground necropolis cemetery burialsite cemetery graveyard churchyard necropolis boneyard sepulcher mausoleum crypt tomb sepulture ossuary

Example sentences

  1. I walked through the graveyard and read the names on the tombstones.
  2. The graveyard was filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful silence.
  3. My grandparents are buried in the churchyard next to the old stone church.
  4. We visited the burial ground to honor the memory of our fallen soldiers.
  5. The memorial park is a serene place for reflection and remembrance.

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