Definition of CREMATION

cremation

Meanings

Plural: cremations

Noun

  • the incineration of a dead body
  • A burning; especially the act or practice of cremating the dead, burning a corpse.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin cremātiō, cremātiōnis; equivalent to cremate + -ion.

Synonyms

incineration

Scrabble Score: 13

cremation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
cremation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
cremation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

cremation is a valid Words With Friends word