Cemetery or Cematery
Learn the correct spelling “Cemetery” and why “Cematery” is incorrect.
Cematery
Incorrect spelling - “Cematery” is a misspelling and not used in English.
"Cematery" is a common misspelling of "Cemetery". Always use "Cemetery" when referring to the correct word.
Cemetery
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Cemetery” is a place where dead people are buried.
Definition of Cemetery
"Cemetery": “Cemetery” is a place where dead people are buried.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Cemetery
- • graveyard
- • burial ground
- • necropolis
Usage Examples
"Correct:" The town has an old cemetery.
"Correct:" They visited the cemetery on Memorial Day.
"Correct:" Flowers were placed at the cemetery.
"Correct:" The cemetery is maintained by the city.
"Incorrect:" The town has an old cematery.
"Incorrect:" They visited the cematery on Memorial Day.
"Incorrect:" Flowers were placed at the cematery.
"Incorrect:" The cematery is maintained by the city.
Notes:
- • Always use –ery ending.
- • Cematery with ‘a’ is wrong.
- • Think CEMETERY → E before T.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Cemetery.
Q: Why not cematery?
A: The vowel order is wrong.
Q: Meaning?
A: Place where dead people are buried.
Q: Trick?
A: Remember: E-M-E → cemetery.
Summary
“Cemetery” is correct; “Cematery” is a common misspelling.