churchyard
Translation
churchyard, graveyard
Examples
The old tombstones are in the churchyard.
The old tombstones are in the churchyard.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) an area of land around a church, often used for burials The old tombstones are in the churchyard.
Similar Words
Synonyms: graveyard, cemetery
Etymology
A compound word: 'church' + 'yard' (an enclosed area of land).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'yard' or garden next to a 'church', which often contains graves.