churchyard
/ˈtʃɜrtʃˌjɑrd/
noun
- The land surrounding a church, often used as a cemetery or burial ground.
- The old churchyard was filled with moss-covered gravestones dating back centuries.
- Children sometimes played in the churchyard, careful not to disturb the graves.
- They held a quiet funeral service in the churchyard under the oak trees.
- The yard or garden area attached to a church building.
- Volunteers met every Saturday to weed and plant in the churchyard.
- The churchyard provided a peaceful spot for reflection after the service.
- The churchyard was beautifully landscaped with flowers and a small fountain.