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churchyard
noun church·yard \ˈchərch-ˌyärd\
: a piece of land that belongs to and is usually close to a church and that is often used as a place to bury people
Full Definition of CHURCHYARD
: a yard that belongs to a church and is often used as a burial ground
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First Known Use of CHURCHYARD
12th century
Rhymes with CHURCHYARD
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churchyard
noun church·yard \ˈchərch-ˌyärd\
Definition of CHURCHYARD for Kids
: an area of land that belongs to and usually surrounds a church and that is often used as a burial ground
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