cemeteries
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈsɛməˌtɛɹiz// UK //sˈɛmɪtəɹiz// ceme·ter·ies
n. places where dead people are buried, usually with stones to show their names.
n. areas of land used for burying the dead, typically not belonging to a churchyard. Plural form of 'cemetery'.
The city has several old cemeteries with beautiful trees.
Many people visit local cemeteries on holidays to leave flowers on the graves of their relatives.
Historical cemeteries often serve as vital green spaces in urban environments, providing both a record of local genealogy and a quiet sanctuary for native wildlife.
Usage
The plural form of 'cemetery'; the 'y' changes to 'i' before adding 'es'.
Pitfall
cemeteryscemeteriesNouns ending in a consonant plus 'y' must change the 'y' to 'i' before adding the plural suffix 'es'.