Casket

/ˈkæskɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A decorative case or container for holding valuables, jewelry, or keepsakes.

She opened the casket to reveal an exquisite collection of antique jewelry.

A coffin or container for a deceased person.

The family chose a beautiful wooden casket for their beloved grandmother.

A container used for storing or presenting something precious or important.

The artist presented her latest sculpture in a glass casket to emphasize its beauty.

Middle English, from Old French 'casset', diminutive of 'casse', meaning box.

casket of memories

A collection of cherished memories or keepsakes.

casket of gems

Refers to a luxurious or valuable collection of jewels.

coffin

A box used for burying a dead person.

urn

A container for ashes after cremation.

box

A container typically with a lid.

A slang term for a coffin in a humorous context.

He said he hopes to go in a fancy casket, just like the movies.

Used metaphorically to describe something that holds secrets or memories.

Her mind was a casket of thoughts that she rarely shared.