noun
- a place where cremated remains are stored, especially a vault or building containing urns with ashes
Usage: formal; archaeological
Examples
- The ancient Roman cinerarium contained hundreds of urns.
- Archaeologists discovered a well-preserved cinerarium beneath the temple.
- The family visited the cinerarium to pay respects to their ancestors.
- The marble cinerarium was decorated with intricate carvings.
- Modern crematoria often include a cinerarium for long-term storage.
- The cinerarium’s niches were arranged in neat rows along the walls.