Cemetery

8 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A burial ground, especially one not in a churchyard. A place where dead bodies or cremated remains are buried.

“The historic cemetery contains graves dating back to the seventeenth century.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈsɛm.ɪˌtri/

Syllables

cem·e·ter·y

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Synonyms

graveyardburial groundnecropolis

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Tricky spelling with three 'e's; note 'tery' ending not 'ary'

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Scrabble

Worth 15 points; commonly misspelled but valuable

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