Meaning & Definition of word "Coffin"
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Coffin
/ˈkɔːfɪn/
noun:
- 1. A box or chest, typically made of wood, in which a dead body is placed for burial.
- Example: The family chose a beautiful oak coffin for the ceremony.
- 2. A receptacle for storage, especially one used for the burial of a deceased person.
- Example: The ancient Egyptians often placed valuable items in the coffin with the mummy.
- 3. Something that resembles a coffin in shape or function.
- Example: The abandoned car sat like a coffin in the middle of the field.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'coffyn', diminutive of 'coffre' meaning chest or box.
Common Phrases and Expressions
six feet under:
Refers to being dead and buried.
coffin nail:
A slang term for a cigarette, referencing its fatal impact on health.
drop like a stone:
To die suddenly.
Related Words
funeral:
A ceremony for honoring and burying a deceased person.
burial:
The act of placing a dead body in the ground.
cremation:
The act of burning a dead body to ashes.
Slang Meanings of coffin
Meaning: Coffin dodger
Example Sentence: That old man is a coffin dodger, still riding his motorcycle at his age.
Meaning: In the coffin
Example Sentence: After the scandal, he was out of the business, dead in the coffin.