burial
noun
the act or ceremony of burying.
burials
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pluralof burial.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Fewer burials mean less demand for plots and headstones.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Another important discovery followed in 2022, when archaeologists identified nearby burials of elite craftspeople accompanied by gold, silver, and bronze tools.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
Archaeologists work with excavated burials; “The Road to Hel” leads to the meanings behind the objects.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Meanwhile, in Chitwan, a district far downstream from where the floods first hit, makeshift burials were taking place after the Himalayan nation's river systems brought nearly 300 dead bodies to its banks.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
In truth, I had never seen so many of us in one place, not even at burials.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
