coffin
/ˈkɑfɪn/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
A long box used to put a dead person's body in for burial.
When to Use
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Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“They carried the coffin slowly into the church.”
“I hope I never have to choose a coffin for someone I love.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A rectangular closed box in which the body of a dead person is placed for burial.