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Definition of pyre

pyre

/ˈpaɪ.ər/
pyre
Plural:pyres
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Adjective:pyral
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1

A heap of combustible material, especially wood, stacked for burning a corpse as part of a funeral rite.

Example

"The ancient mourners gathered along the riverbank as the ceremonial funeral pyre was lit at dusk."

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pyramid
pyramidal
pyramiding
pyre
pyrenees
pyrethrum
pyrex

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Latin 'pyra', which comes from Ancient Greek 'pyra' (hearth or funeral pile), derived from 'pyr' meaning 'fire'—the same root found in 'pyromania' and 'pyrotechnics'.

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