casket
|cas/ket|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈkæskɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɑːskɪt/
ornamental box or coffin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'casket' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'casket,' which was a diminutive of 'cask,' meaning a small box or chest.
Historical Evolution
'casket' changed from the Middle English word 'casket' and eventually became the modern English word 'casket'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small box or chest,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'a coffin.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small ornamental box or chest for holding jewels, letters, or other valuable objects.
She kept her grandmother's ring in a velvet-lined casket.
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Noun 2
a coffin, especially a fancy one.
The family chose a beautifully crafted casket for the funeral.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35