funeral — a ceremony held for a dead person, typically involving burial or cremation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a ceremony held for a dead person, typically involving burial or cremation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfjuːnərəl/
Example Sentences
- He wore his only black suit to the funeral and looked more formal than the groom at his own wedding.
- The funeral was attended by hundreds of people who came to pay their respects.
- She accidentally wore bright yellow to a funeral and spent the entire day trying to hide behind tall relatives.
funeral
NOUN[/ˈfjuːnərəl/]
a ceremony held for a dead person, typically involving burial or cremation
a ceremony held for a dead person, typically involving burial or cremation
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'funeralis', derived from 'funus' meaning 'funeral' or 'death'. The Latin root is of uncertain origin but may be connected to smoke or burning, referencing cremation practices.
Breakdown
funer- (Latin funus, death/funeral) + -al (suffix forming adjectives) = funeral
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📝Examples
“He wore his only black suit to the funeral and looked more formal than the groom at his own wedding.”
“The funeral was attended by hundreds of people who came to pay their respects.”
“She accidentally wore bright yellow to a funeral and spent the entire day trying to hide behind tall relatives.”
“The funeral arrangements were handled by the local funeral home.”
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