Meaning of the word coffin in English

What does coffin mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

coffin

US /ˈkɑː.fɪn/
UK /ˈkɒf.ɪn/

Noun

a long, narrow box, typically made of wood, in which a dead body is buried or cremated

Example:
The pallbearers carried the coffin to the grave.
The old man was laid to rest in a simple wooden coffin.