English Explanatory Dictionary

crematorium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A place where the bodies of dead people are cremated.

Pronunciation

/kɹɛməˈtɔːɹɪəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-crematorium.wav /kɹiːməˈtɔːɹi.əm/

Word forms

crematorium crematoriums crematoria

Etymology

From New Latin crematorium.

Synonyms

crematory

Related words

cremate cremation crematory
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