Churchyard (noun)

1. A cemetery or burial ground, typically located adjacent to or surrounding a church.
2. The grounds of a church, including any adjacent cemetery or burial ground.

Origin:

From the middle english chirchyard, from the old english ciriceġeard ("churchyard"), from cirice ("church") + geard ("yard, enclosure"). the term churchyard was first used in the 12th century to refer to the enclosed area surrounding a church.

Examples:

1. He was walking through the quiet churchyard.
2. The churchyard was filled with old headstones and monuments.
3. The churchyard was the final resting place for many of the village's residents.
4. He was visiting his grandparent's graves in the churchyard.
5. The churchyard was surrounded by a stone wall.