Bury Definition & Meaning
bury
- verb
- cover from sight; "Afghani women buried under their burkas"
- place in a grave or tomb; "Stalin was buried behind the Kremlin wall on Red Square"; "The pharaohs were entombed in the pyramids"; "My grandfather was laid to rest last Sunday"
- place in the earth and cover with soil; "They buried the stolen goods"
- enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing; "The huge waves swallowed the small boat and it sank shortly thereafter"
- embed deeply; "She sank her fingers into the soft sand"; "He buried his head in her lap"
- dismiss from the mind; stop remembering; "I tried to bury these unpleasant memories"
"Bury" in song lyrics
See how bury is used in real songs:
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"Yo I shop Newbury, now you walk new bury"
7L & Esoteric — Warning - Knife in Face -
"Relax it's me, 9th Prince and the Killarmy adversary, we ready to bury"
9th Prince — Prince of the Empire State -
"More the merry, more to bury"
Army of the Pharaohs — Murda Murda
Words that rhyme with bury
Usage tips for "bury"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "bury" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for bury to find words that pair well.