Cemetary or Cemetery
Did you mean "Cemetery"?
❌INCORRECT
Cemetary
This spelling is incorrect. "Cemetary" is not a valid word in English.
✅CORRECT
Cemetery
This is the correct spelling. "Cemetery" is a noun meaning a burial ground.
Definition
Cemetery (noun): A burial ground; a place where the dead are buried; a graveyard.
Examples:
- The cemetery was quiet and peaceful.
- They visited the family cemetery on Memorial Day.
- The old cemetery dates back to the 1800s.
Synonyms
Words with similar meanings to "cemetery":
Nouns:
- Graveyard
- Burial ground
- Memorial park
- Necropolis
- Burying ground
Related Terms:
- Mausoleum
- Columbarium
- Memorial
- Resting place
Note: "Cemetery" is the correct spelling for a burial ground. "Cemetary" is a common misspelling—remember, it ends with "-ery."
FAQ's
Is it cemetary or cemetery?
The correct word is "cemetery." "Cemetary" is a common misspelling.
How to pronounce cemetery?
The correct pronunciation is /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/ (SEM-ih-ter-ee).
What does cemetery mean?
A burial ground; a place where the dead are buried; a graveyard.