coffin
UK: ˈkɒfɪn | US: ˈkɔːfɪn
n. a box or chest in which a dead body is buried or cremated.
The word "coffin" traces back to Old French cofin (meaning "basket" or "container"), derived from Latin cophinus (a "basket" or "hamper"), which itself originates from Greek kophinos (a "wicker basket"). Over time, the term shifted from describing general containers to specifically denoting burial boxes by the 14th century. The diminutive suffix -in (common in Old French) subtly reinforces the idea of a confined space.
The wooden coffin was carried solemnly to the gravesite.
Ancient Egyptians placed treasures inside the pharaoh's coffin.
The funeral director polished the coffin before the service.
A plain coffin was chosen for the modest ceremony.
Archaeologists discovered a stone coffin from the Roman era.