crematorium

American

[kree-muh-tawr-ee-uhm, -tohr-, krem-uh-] / ˌkri məˈtɔr i əm, -ˈtoʊr-, ˌkrɛm ə- /

noun

plural

crematoriums, crematoria

a crematory.

crematorium British

/ ˌkrɛməˈtɔːrɪəm /

noun

a building in which corpses are cremated

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Etymology

Origin of crematorium

1875–80; Latinization of crematory; -tory ²

Example Sentences

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Speaking outside the crematorium, she said: "I buried my daughter's ashes here in 1989 on the understanding I could one day go in with her."

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

One crematorium sued Metz over his description of the study as “accompanying research,” arguing that the researchers hadn’t been present throughout the 40-day process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

The State Attorney General's office later concluded that there was no evidence of a crematorium at the site.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025

Authorities believe the couple dropped off the first dog at a crematorium on June 13.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025

They must have taken him away before daybreak and taken him to the crematorium.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel

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