Definition

A box used to hold a dead body for burial.

Example

The family chose a beautiful wooden coffin for the funeral.

Conversation

Did you hear about the museum exhibit on ancient burial practices?

Yeah, I heard they even have a real coffin from that time period.

That's so interesting! I wonder what it looked like inside the coffin.

I guess it would be fascinating to learn how they honored their dead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A box or container used to hold a dead body, typically for burial or cremation.

Example

The family chose a beautiful wooden coffin for the ceremony.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the old house on Main Street?

Yeah, I heard they found a coffin in the basement during the renovations.

That sounds creepy! I can't believe they would coffin something like that there.

Root Explanation

Coffin → The word 'coffin' originates from Old French 'coffin' (meaning a small box or chest), which itself comes from Latin 'cophinus' (meaning a basket or container). The term refers to a container used to hold a body for burial.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small 'box' ('coffin' from Old French) that holds something important, which helps you remember that a coffin is a container for a body.

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