coffin
word
/ˈkɔfɪn/
KAW-fin
/kˈɒfɪn/
KO-fin
Definition
A coffin is a box in which a dead person's body is placed for burial or cremation. It is usually made of wood or metal and is used at funerals.
Usage & Nuances
A neutral, standard word, especially in funerals, history, horror, and crime contexts. In some contexts, 'casket' is used instead, especially in American English; 'coffin' often suggests the traditional tapered shape. Common phrases include 'in a coffin' and 'nail the coffin shut'.
Spanish: ataúdPortuguese (BR): caixãoPortuguese (PT): caixãoChinese (Simplified): 棺材Chinese (Traditional): 棺材Hindi: ताबूतArabic: تابوتBengali: কফিন - মৃতদেহবাহী বাক্সRussian: гробJapanese: 棺 - 棺桶Vietnamese: quan tàiKorean: 관Turkish: tabutUrdu: تابوتIndonesian: peti mati
Example Sentences
People carried the coffin into the church.
basic
The body was placed in a coffin.
basic
The coffin was made of dark wood.
basic
In the movie, the vampire slept in a coffin during the day.
natural
They chose a simple coffin for the funeral.
natural
The final scene shows the lid of the coffin slowly closing.
natural