Cemetery or Cemetary
Learn the correct spelling “Cemetery” and why “Cemetary” is incorrect.
Cemetary
Incorrect spelling - “Cemetary” is incorrect; the middle ‘e’ is required.
"Cemetary" 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 the dead are buried.
Definition of Cemetery
"Cemetery": “Cemetery” is a place where the dead are buried.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Cemetery
- • graveyard
- • burial ground
Usage Examples
"Correct:" The family visited the cemetery.
"Correct:" Graves were scattered in the cemetery.
"Correct:" He cleaned the cemetery on Saturday.
"Correct:" Flowers adorned the cemetery.
"Incorrect:" The family visited the cemetary.
"Incorrect:" Graves were scattered in the cemetary.
"Incorrect:" He cleaned the cemetary on Saturday.
"Incorrect:" Flowers adorned the cemetary.
Notes:
- • Use -ery, not -ary.
- • Cemetary is wrong.
- • Think: Cemetery = burial place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct spelling?
A: Cemetery.
Q: Why not cemetary?
A: Wrong middle vowel.
Q: Meaning?
A: Burial place.
Q: Trick?
A: Ends with -ery, not -ary.
Summary
“Cemetery” is correct; “Cemetary” is wrong.