COFFINS Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

coffins 1 of 2

noun

plural of coffin

as in caskets

a boxlike container for holding a dead body coffins are said to be the preferred sleeping places of vampires

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verb

present tense third-person singular of coffin

as in tombs

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Noun

The group raised money for coffins by making and selling quilts. — Sea Stachura, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026 Local authorities will cover the cost of the whole process — from new coffins or urns to headstones at the new sites. — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 An endless war of attrition benefits only the makers of weapons and coffins. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 In Pryluky’s town square, hundreds gathered around the coffins. — Kostiantyn Khudov, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026 Those beliefs have long shaped the role of traditional coffins in Chinese funeral customs. — ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026 After the church service, the crowd climbed up a steep hill and followed the hearses transporting the coffins to a nearby cemetery. — Evens Sanon, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Last month, a mural in Tehran’s Palestine Square depicted members of the First Family above coffins draped in American flags. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 26 Aug. 2026

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Iranian state media showed throngs of people gathered at Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, a large prayer complex in Tehran, visiting the family's caskets.

— Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 6 July 2026
The caskets of his dead family members sat beneath Khamenei's, which had his black turban atop it, identifying him as a direct descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.

— NASSER KARIMI, Arkansas Online, 5 July 2026

Definition of caskets

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This incredible necropolis is home to the tombs of the pharaohs and is a testament to the advanced engineering and architectural skills of the ancient Egyptians.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026
But there is very little archaeological evidence available, given that many of the earliest Egyptian tombs were plundered and/or hastily excavated.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of tombs

Verb

Hang curtains high and wide with fuller panels for depth, and embrace slow decorating by adding timeless pieces.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
Inside, five poles rise toward the ceiling, surrounded by mirrors, while lilac curtains drape to the floor.

— Maykel Gonzalez, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026

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