interment

noun

in·​ter·​ment in-ˈtər-mənt 

: the act or ceremony of interring

Synonyms of interment

• burial
• funeral

Examples of interment in a Sentence

a respectful but nonreligious interment in a private cemetery

Recent Examples on the Web

Parker separately ordered city flags to remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of Seiber's interment. — James Cirrone , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026

The horse’s intact body and the pieces of a decorative harness found with it suggest a deliberate and perhaps honorific interment. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

In their home state, dates of observation extend through the day of interment. — Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Cremation and interment services are being handled by Chapel Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

interment

noun

in·​ter·​ment in-ˈtər-mənt 

: burial