Interment

/ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

noun

The act of placing a dead body into a grave or tomb.

The interment of the beloved king was attended by thousands of grieving subjects.

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private interment
military interment

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Formal

noun

The act of placing a dead body into a grave or tomb.

The interment of the beloved king was attended by thousands of grieving subjects.

Often appears as...

private interment
military interment

Usage tips

Formal

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Ceremonial Context

Interment often involves a ceremony or ritual, reflecting the cultural or religious significance of burying the dead.

The interment ceremony included traditional songs and prayers.

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Solemn Occasion

'Interment' implies a formal and respectful event, usually accompanied by feelings of mourning.

Family and friends wore black to the interment.

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Not for Animals

Use 'interment' for humans; it's unusual to use it for animals, except in a humorous or grandiose context.

They jokingly called the cat's burial an 'interment.'

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Ceremonial Context

Interment often involves a ceremony or ritual, reflecting the cultural or religious significance of burying the dead.

The interment ceremony included traditional songs and prayers.

Pro Tip 2/3

Solemn Occasion

'Interment' implies a formal and respectful event, usually accompanied by feelings of mourning.

Family and friends wore black to the interment.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not for Animals

Use 'interment' for humans; it's unusual to use it for animals, except in a humorous or grandiose context.

They jokingly called the cat's burial an 'interment.'

Pro Tip 1/3

Ceremonial Context

Interment often involves a ceremony or ritual, reflecting the cultural or religious significance of burying the dead.

The interment ceremony included traditional songs and prayers.

Pro Tip 2/3

Solemn Occasion

'Interment' implies a formal and respectful event, usually accompanied by feelings of mourning.

Family and friends wore black to the interment.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not for Animals

Use 'interment' for humans; it's unusual to use it for animals, except in a humorous or grandiose context.

They jokingly called the cat's burial an 'interment.'

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