Casket (Noun)

Meaning 1

Small and often ornate box for holding jewels or other valuables.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Synonyms

  • Jewel Casket

Related Words

  • Casket (verb)

Meaning 2

Box in which a corpse is buried or cremated.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The pallbearers carried the heavy casket to the grave, their footsteps echoing in the stillness.
  • After the service, the family viewed the body one last time before the casket was closed for burial.
  • She selected a sturdy casket with a satin lining and gold handles, determined to give her husband the dignified sendoff he deserved.
  • At the funeral parlor, they presented a variety of caskets for us to choose from, ranging in style and price.
  • As the flames consumed the casket, the mourners said their final goodbyes and the bereaved family felt a sense of closure wash over them.

Synonyms

  • Coffin

Hypernyms

  • Box

Hyponyms

  • Bier
  • Sarcophagus

Related Words

  • Casket (verb)
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