funeral
Translation
funeral, burial service
Examples
Many people attended her funeral.
Many people attended her funeral.
The funeral service will be held tomorrow.
The funeral service will be held tomorrow.
Grammar Patterns
((for sb.)) a ceremony for burying or cremating sb. Many people attended her funeral.
Similar Words
Synonyms: burial, service, interment
Etymology
From Latin 'funus' meaning 'funeral, death'.
Memory Tips
It contains the word 'fun', but a funeral is not fun at all. This contrast can help you remember it.