graveyard Meaning & Definition
/ˈɡɹeɪvˌjɑɹd/
What Does Graveyard Mean?
Graveyard is a noun that means A tract of land in which the dead are buried. It is also used to mean (by extension) A final storage place for collections of things that are no longer useful or useable.
Word Facts for Graveyard
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɡɹeɪvˌjɑɹd/ |
| Synonyms | necropolis, cemetery and burying ground |
| Plural | graveyards |
Graveyard Definition (Noun)
- A tract of land in which the dead are buried.
- (by extension) A final storage place for collections of things that are no longer useful or useable.
Synonyms of Graveyard
Graveyard synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
graveyard (plural graveyards)
Words That Rhyme With Graveyard
Origin of Graveyard
From grave + yard. Compare West Frisian begraafplak (“graveyard”), Dutch begraafplaats (“graveyard”), Norwegian gravplass (“graveyard”).
Questions People Ask About Graveyard
What part of speech is graveyard?
Graveyard is a noun.
What is another word for graveyard?
Words with a similar meaning to graveyard include necropolis, cemetery and burying ground. See the full list of graveyard synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of graveyard?
The plural of graveyard is graveyards.