coffin — a long box in which a dead person is buried or cremated
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a long box in which a dead person is buried or cremated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːfɪn/
Example Sentences
- The vampire slept peacefully in his luxury coffin with built-in Wi-Fi.
- She joked that smoking was just another nail in her coffin.
- The magician emerged from the coffin to thunderous applause.
coffin
NOUN[/ˈkɔːfɪn/]
a long box in which a dead person is buried or cremated
Mourners gather around a wooden coffin as the priest gives a final blessing.
By the coffin, he's coughin', lamenting farewells that come too often
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 14th century Old French 'cofin' meaning 'basket,' which came from Latin 'cophinus' (basket). The meaning gradually shifted from a general container to specifically a box for holding the dead.
Breakdown
cofin (basket/container) - no clear prefix/suffix breakdown, the word evolved as a whole unit from the original 'basket' meaning
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📝Examples
“The vampire slept peacefully in his luxury coffin with built-in Wi-Fi.”
“She joked that smoking was just another nail in her coffin.”
“The magician emerged from the coffin to thunderous applause.”
“My diet plan is basically a coffin for my dreams of eating pizza.”
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