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Meaning of coffin
The primary meaning of the word "coffin" is a box or container for a dead body, typically made of wood and used for burial or cremation.
Etymology of coffin
The word "coffin" has its roots in Old English "coffin" and Old French "coffre", both meaning "box" or "chest".
Historically, the term referred to a wooden box or chest, and its association with burial and death developed over time.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A box or container for a dead body, typically made of wood and used for burial or cremation.
- * A receptacle for a corpse, often decorated or ornate.
Usage Examples
- The funeral procession carried the coffin to the cemetery.
- * The coffin was adorned with flowers and ribbons.
- * The family chose a simple coffin for the burial.
Antonyms
cradle
crib
bed
cot
hammock
lifeboat
liferaft
escape
rescue
survival
revival
rebirth
renewal
regeneration
resurrection
awakening
reanimation
revivalism
survivalism