1. plural of churchyard; areas of land surrounding churches, typically containing graves

Examples

• The old churchyards in the village date back centuries.
• Many historic churchyards contain weathered headstones that are difficult to read.
• The maintenance of rural churchyards often depends on volunteer efforts.
• Archaeologists study churchyards to learn about past communities.
• Some churchyards have been converted into peaceful gardens.
• The churchyards were filled with wildflowers in spring.