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coffin Synonyms
Another word for coffin
Choosing another word for coffin depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A long, narrow box, typically made of wood, in which a dead body is placed for burial or cremation.
Usage Example
"The pallbearers stepped forward to lift the heavy oak casket and carry it down the aisle of the church."
Strongest
casket
Strong
sarcophagus
• verb (Context 2)
To place a dead body into a coffin.
Usage Example
"The fallen soldier was respectfully washed and coffined before the family arrived to pay their final respects."
Strongest
encoffin
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Coffin. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/coffin