burial ground

noun

1. a tract of land for burial of the dead; a cemetery, often a small or primitive one.

burial ground

noun

1. a graveyard or cemetery

Word History and Origins

Origin of burial ground¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

The Cahuilla people believe they originated among the red walls and leaning stone outcroppings of the Painted Canyon, and burial grounds throughout the site attest to its sacred place in their culture.

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The city hopes this new programme, which was unanimously approved by the council in April, will help to restore monuments within the famous burial grounds.

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As the curator of Père-Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, a role he took on in 2018 at the age of 36, he manages the affairs of one of France’s most sought-after burial grounds.

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The tower had living quarters, courtyards, kitchens, a great hall where feasting took place and a chapel with a burial ground.

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After the funeral at Westminster Cathedral, the coffin will be taken to the royal burial ground in Frogmore, on the Windsor estate.

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Related Words

• cemetery 
• graveyard