funerary

adjective

fu·​ner·​ary ˈfyü-nə-ˌrer-ē 

: of, used for, or associated with burial

a pharaoh's funerary chamber

Examples of funerary in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The remains of these servants, or retainers, were first excavated from the funerary complexes at Abydos, eastern Egypt, which date from around 3000 BC, in the 1920s. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

Another funerary stone carries epitaphs for two men who were likely soldiers. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The tomb consists of a mastaba containing two funerary chapels. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Several artists in the printmaking category are exploring funerary and burial practices in their work, while some of the fellows in craft and sculpture explore the political dimensions of space. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for funerary

• accessary
• adversary
• ancillary
• apiary
• arbitrary
• aviary
• axillary
• bacillary
• beriberi
• bestiary
• breviary
• budgetary