A graveyard is a place where dead people are buried, usually next to a church or as part of a small community. Gravestones mark each burial spot, showing the person's name and when they lived. People visit graveyards to remember loved ones who have died, often leaving flowers or spending quiet moments thinking about happy memories.

You might also hear the word cemetery, which means nearly the same thing but usually refers to larger burial grounds not connected to a church.

In stories and movies, graveyards often appear as spooky settings, especially around Halloween. But in real life, they're peaceful places where families honor people they've lost. Many old graveyards contain interesting history: you can walk through them and read about people who lived hundreds of years ago, learning about their lives from the words carved in stone.

The phrase graveyard shift means working late at night, usually from midnight until morning.