Synonyms for

Pyre

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

Definition

A pile of wood or other combustible material used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral rite.

Synonyms & similar words

funeralpyre cremation bonfire blaze inferno combustion holocaust incineration fire flames embers ashes smoke burning combustibles kindling firewood timber lumber logs

Example sentences

  1. The pyre burned brightly, as the villagers gathered around to mourn the loss of their loved ones.
  2. The king's body was placed on a pyre and set alight as part of the traditional funeral rites.
  3. The wood for the pyre was gathered from the nearby forest.
  4. The pyre was so large that it could be seen from miles away.
  5. The flames from the pyre licked at the sky, casting an eerie glow over the village.

Quotes

  • The pyre is kindled, and the flame rises high.
  • The pyres of the dead burn into the night.
  • All that was left were the embers of her pyre.

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