burial ground

noun
UK: /ˈber.i.əl ˌɡraʊnd/
US: /ˈber.i.əl ˌɡraʊnd/

  1. An area of land where dead bodies are buried.

    1. The burial ground is near the church, very quiet.
    2. They discovered old artifacts while excavating the burial ground for the new building.

  2. A cemetery, often a historical or ancient one.

    1. This old burial ground has graves from the 1800s.
    2. The local historical society maintains the ancient burial ground with great care.

Synonyms

cemetery graveyard memorial park necropolis

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "burial ground" in English means: An area of land where dead bodies are buried., A cemetery, often a historical or ancient one..

The phonetic transcription of "burial ground" is /ˈber.i.əl ˌɡraʊnd/ in British English and /ˈber.i.əl ˌɡraʊnd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "burial ground": cemetery, graveyard, memorial park, necropolis.

Example usage of "burial ground": "The burial ground is near the church, very quiet.". More examples on the page.