Casket (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small and often ornate box for holding jewels or other valuables.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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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.