Synonyms for interment

Grammar : Noun

Spell : in-tur-muh nt

Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈtɜr mənt

Définition of interment

Origin : early 14c., from Old French enterrement, from enterrer (see inter).

noun burial

Example sentences :

Next followed the corpse, after which came those who were to die at the interment.
Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz

He was devoured by the birds of prey ere he could be removed for interment.
Extract from : « Y Gododin » by Aneurin

Hour after hour the scene of the interment remained without an eye to witness it.
Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster

He remained in the city for four days:—until the interment was over.
Extract from : « The Genius » by Margaret Horton Potter

When they had done with him, came the question of his interment.
Extract from : « Little Novels of Italy » by Maurice Henry Hewlett

The permission was granted, but the interment did not take place.
Extract from : « Henry VIII. » by A. F. Pollard

I cannot forget that this is the anniversary of the interment of my dear father.
Extract from : « A Journey to America in 1834 » by Robert Heywood

To reconcile the mother to interment in the deep, a coffin was ordered.
Extract from : « A Journey to America in 1834 » by Robert Heywood

But how could they, you ask, be alive after an interment of days or weeks?
Extract from : « Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 378, April, 1847 » by Various

The body was taken into an adjoining apartment, and prepared for interment.
Extract from : « Mary Queen of Scots, Makers of History » by Jacob Abbott

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