Churchyard Definition

chûrchyärd
noun
The yard or ground adjoining a church, often used as a place of burial.
Webster's New World
The ground on which a church stands.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
  • God's acre

Other Word Forms of Churchyard

Noun

Singular:
churchyard
Plural:
churchyards

Churchyard Sentence Examples

  • In the churchyard is the grave of William Burness, the poet's father.

  • A massive roodstone stands in the churchyard.

  • In the churchyard the graves are buttressed, storms being frequent and violent on this unprotected coast.

  • On his return he held memorable services in the churchyard at Epworth.

  • The Anglican church of St Collen, Norman and Early English, has a monument in the churchyard to the "Ladies of Llangollen," Lady Eleanor Butler and Hon.

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Words Starting With

CCHCHU

Words Ending With

DRDARD

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Words Starting With C and Ending With D

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10 Letter Words10 Letter Words Starting With C10 Letter Words Ending With D