Inter

/ˈɪn.tɜːr/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To place (a dead body) in a grave or tomb; to bury.

They decided to inter their beloved dog in the backyard.

To place (something) in a grave or tomb.

The remains were interred with great honor.

To shut in; to confine.

During the storm, they were interred in their house for several days.

From Latin 'interrare', from 'inter' (among) and 'terra' (earth).

inter someone

To bury someone, especially ceremonially.

interment service

A ceremony honoring the deceased at the time of burial.

interment

The act of burying a deceased person.

tomb

A large vault for burying the dead.