Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
interring
verb
/ɪnˈtɜːrɪŋ/
Definition
The act of placing a dead body in a grave or tomb; to bury.
Examples
- The family held a solemn ceremony for interring their beloved grandmother.
- After the memorial service, the community gathered to assist with interring the late mayor.
Meaning
Interring refers to the formal process of burying someone who has passed away. This word is often used in contexts related to funerals and the final resting places of the deceased.
Synonyms
- bury
- entomb
- inurn
- pass away