churchyard
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of churchyard
Example Sentences
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Only days before, Al-Rahi had stood in the very churchyard where the crowd assembled Wednesday for his funeral.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026
In the early 19th century, Americans usually died at home and were buried in the local churchyard or on family-owned land.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
Stones stolen from a 19th Century churchyard are expected to cost more than £20,000 to repair.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2025
Jules said Peters' ashes will be buried in the churchyard across the road from the pub she runs with her sons.
From BBC ● May 29, 2025
“Churchyard, indeed! You may well say churchyard, you two.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
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