Cemetery or Cemetary

Which is the correct spelling? The correct spelling is Cemetery (not Cemetary).

Correct Spelling

Cemetery

Incorrect Spelling

Cemetary

How common is this error?

There are 241,000 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Cemetary'. 'Cemetary' ranks in the top 60 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 307 websites containing this mistake.¹

Part of speech and definition

The word "cemetery" is a noun. It refers to a place where the dead are buried, often marked by gravestones or memorials. Cemeteries are typically designated areas for interment and may vary in size and design.

Examples of cemetery being used in a sentence:

Correct The old cemetery at the edge of town is known for its eerie atmosphere and overgrown tombstones.
Incorrect The old cemetary at the edge of town is known for its eerie atmosphere and overgrown tombstones.
Correct Every year, families gather in the cemetery to honor their loved ones on Memorial Day.
Incorrect Every year, families gather in the cemetary to honor their loved ones on Memorial Day.
Correct Children were warned to stay away from the abandoned cemetery, rumored to be haunted by restless spirits.
Incorrect Children were warned to stay away from the abandoned cemetary, rumored to be haunted by restless spirits.

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Other common questions

What is the correct spelling?

Cemetery

What is its origin?

The word 'cemetery' originates from the Greek word 'koimeterion', meaning "a sleeping place," which evolved into the Latin 'coemeterium' and later Middle English 'cemetarie'.

How do you pronounce cemetery?

The word 'cemetery' is pronounced as "SEM-uh-ter-ee." It can also be phonetically written as /ˈsɛməˌtɛri/.

Any tips for using the word in a sentence?

The word 'cemetery' can be used in a sentence such as, "We visited the old cemetery to pay our respects to our ancestors." It’s important to note that the correct spelling is 'cemetery' with an 'e' after the 'm' and that it is often confused with 'cemetary', which is incorrect. Additionally, context is key, as 'cemetery' specifically refers to a place for burial, distinguishing it from related terms like 'graveyard' or 'burial ground.'

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1: Data as of 09/01/2024.