cemetery
Translation
cemetery, graveyard
Examples
My grandfather is buried in the local cemetery.
My grandfather is buried in the local cemetery.
Grammar Patterns
((a place)) a place where dead people are buried My grandfather is buried in the local cemetery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: graveyard, burial ground, churchyard
Etymology
From Greek 'koimētērion' meaning 'a sleeping place, dormitory'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a 'sleeping place' for the deceased, from its Greek root. The 'c' sounds like 'see', and 'metery' sounds a bit like 'mystery'.