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- [kree-muh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, krem-uh-]
- /ˈkri məˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈkrɛm ə-/
- /ˌkrem.əˈtɔː.ri.əm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kree-muh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, krem-uh-]
- /ˈkri məˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈkrɛm ə-/
Definitions of crematory word
- countable noun crematory A crematory is the same as a crematorium. 3
- adjective crematory of or relating to cremation or crematoriums 3
- noun crematory a furnace for cremating dead bodies 3
- noun crematory a building with such a furnace in it 3
- adjective crematory of or for cremation 3
- noun plural crematory a place, as a funeral establishment, at which cremation is done. 1
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Origin of crematory
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; cremate + -ory2
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Parts of speech for Crematory
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crematory popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crematory
noun crematory
- heater — any of various apparatus for heating, especially for heating water or the air in a room.
- pyre — a pile or heap of wood or other combustible material.
- burner — A burner is a device which produces heat or a flame, especially as part of a cooker, stove, or heater.
- cinerarium — a place for keeping the ashes of the dead after cremation
- boiler — A boiler is a device which burns gas, oil, electricity, or coal in order to provide hot water, especially for the central heating in a building.
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