English Dictionary (Humor) beta

graveyards A collection of dead people, typically buried in a single location. Often used to refer to a cemetery or graveyard.  ■ "I was just walking through the graveyards and saw my grandma's grave. It's been 20 years since she died and I still miss her terribly.", A place where people go to be buried or cremated, typically containing graves or urns.  ■ "I can't believe my wife was buried in the wrong graveyards. I hope she finds her way back to me someday."

Buries Verb - To put something in the ground, usually for a grave.  ■ "I don't know why he buried his phone in the backyard. He was afraid it would start calling him at 3am."

coffin A large wooden box with a lid, used to hold the remains of a deceased person. Also known as a casket.  ■ "I heard she was buried in an old wooden coffin that had been passed down through generations."

coffins An expensive and ostentatious container for the deceased.  ■ "She was buried in a gold-plated coffin with diamonds on the lid."

Corpse A person who is dead but not yet buried.  ■ He was such a corpse at the party, no wonder he got left behind at the bar.

Landfill A vast, stinky, and unorganized pile of garbage.  ■ "I forgot where I put my phone, and now it's buried in the landfill of my memory."

Mortuary A place where the dead are stored until they can be cremated or buried.  ■ "I forgot my keys at the mortuary and had to ask the attendant to bring them back."

Straw A long, thin piece of straw used as a drink or a tool.  ■ "I love sipping my strawberry smoothie through a straw," said the girl with her nose buried in her phone.

Tomb A place for dead people to go and never come back.  ■ "I'm not afraid of the dark, I'm just afraid of getting buried alive in a tomb."

Archeology The study of ancient cultures and civilizations, often involving the excavation of artifacts and ruins.  ■ "I'm an archeologist, but my true passion is uncovering the secrets of the past. That's why I spend all day digging up old pottery and deciphering ancient hieroglyphics." "I heard she discovered a new archeology technique that uses a combination of GPS, laser, and drone technology to map out the location of buried artifacts. It's amazing what we can uncover when we use modern technology to explore our past!"

Cemeteries A place where dead people are buried and honored, often with elaborate monuments and tombstones.  ■ "I went to the cemetery to pay my respects to my late uncle, but I was disappointed to find that his grave had been overtaken by weeds and vandalism."

dives To perform a complex and dangerous maneuver, such as jumping off a cliff or diving into a pool with a heavy object.  ■ "When I heard there was a treasure buried at the bottom of the ocean, I decided to dive headfirst into it and see what I could find!"

exhume To dig up or uncover something, typically something that was previously buried or concealed.  ■ "I accidentally exhumed my old high school yearbook while digging in the backyard. It's a good thing I didn't see any pictures of myself with my perm."

Exhumed To dig up and remove the remains of something or someone that was previously buried.  ■ "I'm so glad I exhumed my old college roommate's body for his 10-year reunion. We were able to make some truly memorable memories together again."

graveyard A place where people go to bury their loved ones, usually in a cemetery.  ■ "My grandparents are buried in the graveyard down the street.", A serious and important matter that requires attention and action.  ■ "The company's financial problems are a graveyard for their stock prices.", A place where people go to party and have a good time, often with alcohol and music.  ■ "We had a blast at the graveyard party last weekend!"

Mummies Old, shriveled-up humans who were preserved in ancient Egypt by being covered in mud and left to dry out for thousands of years. They are often depicted with bandages covering their faces and holding sarcophagi.  ■ "I had a nightmare last night about being buried alive like a mummy. It was so frightening!"

Snowing A magical and mystical phenomenon in which white crystals fall from the sky, blanketing the earth in a thick layer of frosty chaos.  ■ "I woke up to find my car buried under a mountain of snow. It's like Mother Nature decided to give me a surprise snowing party!"

unearth To reveal or expose something that was previously hidden, often in a humorous or unexpected way.  ■ After months of searching for the missing treasure, they finally unearthed it - buried under a pile of rotting fruit and used tires!