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Definition of cremains

cremains

/krɪˈmeɪnz/
cre · mains
Plural:cremains
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• noun

1

North American The calcified bone fragments and ashes left after the cremation of a dead body.

Example

"The family gathered at the coast to scatter the cremains of their grandfather into the ocean."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

'Cremains' is a plural-only noun (pluralia tantum) originating as funeral-industry terminology; in everyday or emotional contexts, many people prefer the less clinical term 'ashes'.

• Rhymes for cremains

• Nearby Words

creeps
creepy
crema
cremains
cremate
cremation
crematorium

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century in the United States as a blend (portmanteau) of 'cremated' and 'remains'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cremains. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cremains
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