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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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 Read More: Global Leaders Offer Tributes to Pope Francis According to AP, interment of the pope takes place between the fourth and sixth day after his death. Chantelle Lee, Time, 21 Apr. 2025 In Little Rock, services were held at Second Presbyterian Church with interment at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 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 3 Jun. 2025.

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interment

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

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