urn
/ɜːn/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a container, often like a big vase, used to hold the ashes of a dead person after burning the body.
When to Use
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Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“They placed the urn on the shelf next to a photo of her.”
“Do you know if the coffee urn is still full?”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A vase with a footed base.
Related Words
Synonyms:
vesselcontainerjar
Word Family:
urnurns