churchyard
Translation
churchyard, graveyard
Examples
He was buried in the churchyard.
He was buried in the churchyard.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) an area of land around a church, often used for burials. The old gravestones in the churchyard are covered in moss.
Similar Words
Synonyms: graveyard, cemetery, burial ground
Etymology
A compound word from 'church' + 'yard' (an enclosed area of land).
Memory Tips
The 'yard' or garden belonging to a 'church', often used for burials.