interment

noun

in·​ter·​ment in-ˈtər-mənt How to pronounce interment (audio)
: the act or ceremony of interring

Examples of interment in a Sentence

a respectful but nonreligious interment in a private cemetery
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Handlers in white gloves carried memorial vessels containing the skulls for interment. Alina Selyukh, NPR, 31 May 2025 Francis will be the first pope in more than three centuries to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, with the interment taking place away from the public eye. Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025 The mayor has ordered the city flag to be lowered on Monday, starting at 8 a.m. through 8 a.m. the day after his interment, which has not been publicly announced. Sam Gillette, People.com, 12 May 2025 On Sunday, following Francis’ interment, U.S. flags can again rise to full-staff, unless Trump issues a new order. Addy Bink, The Hill, 22 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for interment

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of interment was in the 14th century

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“Interment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interment. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.

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interment

noun
in·​ter·​ment in-ˈtər-mənt How to pronounce interment (audio)
: burial

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