1. an area of land surrounding a church, typically containing graves

Examples

• The old churchyard was filled with weathered headstones.
• She walked through the quiet churchyard to visit her grandmother’s grave.
• The wedding party gathered in the churchyard for photos after the ceremony.
• Ancient oak trees provided shade over the peaceful churchyard.
• The historian studied the inscriptions on tombstones in the medieval churchyard.
• Children were not allowed to play in the churchyard out of respect.
• The churchyard gate creaked as the mourners entered for the funeral.