Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
casket
noun
/ˈkæskɪt/
Definition
A small container that holds valuable items, particularly jewelry or keepsakes, or a coffin that holds a deceased person’s body.
Examples
- She carefully placed her grandmother’s ring in the casket for safekeeping.
- The beautiful casket was used to honor the memory of the beloved artist.
Meaning
The term ‘casket’ refers to a box or a container, usually ornate, used for storing precious items or for burial purposes.
Synonyms
- Box
- Chest
- Cofer
- Container
- Grave
