burying ground
Definition
Noun 1. A cemetery; a graveyard: A piece of land designated for the burial of the dead.
Usage
- The old burying ground on the hill dates back to the 17th century.
- The town council voted to maintain the historic burying ground.
- They visited the family plot in the quiet burying ground.
Advanced Usage
- The term "burying ground" is often used to refer to older, historical cemeteries, particularly those from the colonial era in the United States.
- It can carry a more archaic or solemn connotation than the more common modern terms "cemetery" or "graveyard."
Variants and Related Words
- Burying-ground (noun): An alternative hyphenated spelling of the same term.
- Burial ground (noun): A very close synonym, often used interchangeably.
- Graveyard (noun): A piece of ground, often adjoining a church, used for burials.
- Cemetery (noun): A large public park or ground for the interment of the dead; typically not adjoining a church.
- Necropolis (noun): A large, elaborate, or ancient cemetery.
Synonyms
Cemetery, graveyard, burial ground, churchyard, necropolis, memorial park, God's acre.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- To turn in one's grave: To be deeply disturbed or offended by something happening after one's death (often said of someone buried in a burying ground).
- If the founder saw what they've done to his company, he'd be turning in his grave.
Noun
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a tract of land used for burials
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