Crematorium (Noun)
Meaning 1
A mortuary where corpses are cremated.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The family held a memorial service at the crematorium before the deceased was reduced to ashes.
- The crematorium's smokestacks emitted a gentle plume of white smoke that rose high into the sky.
- Due to the recent heatwave, the crematorium was working around the clock to accommodate the surge in deaths.
- As a last act of kindness, the mortician helped the grieving widow select a beautiful urn at the crematorium's gift shop.
- In the foyer of the crematorium, a display case showcased intricate wooden caskets and decorative urns for sale.
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Meaning 2
A furnace where a corpse can be burned and reduced to ashes.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.