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tombstone

/tuːmstoʊn/
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noun

Simple Meaning

a stone that shows the name of a dead person, placed on their grave.

When to Use

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Intermediate β€” can handle common situations

Examples in Conversation

β€œWe put flowers on the grave next to the tombstone.”

β€œThe old tombstone was so worn you couldn't read the name.”

β–ΆFull Definition

A headstone marking a person's grave.

Related Words

Synonyms:
gravestoneheadstonemonument
Word Family:
tombstones

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