Gravestone

usgb/ˈɡreɪvstəʊn/
noun

A stone slab, set up over a grave to remember the person who has died.

Her name was written on the gravestone.
Visual representation of "gravestone" - A stone slab, set up over a grave to remember the person who has died.

Often appears as...

  • lay a gravestone
  • engraved gravestone
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Cultural Respect

Gravestones are treated with respect; avoid using them in humorous or disrespectful contexts.

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Visitors walked quietly by each gravestone, reflecting on the lives of those buried there.
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Graveyard Vocabulary

Gravestones are found in graveyards or cemeteries, often among other funeral-related terms.

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The old cemetery had rows of gravestones, each telling a small part of the town's history.
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Material Importance

Gravestones are made of durable materials like stone or marble to withstand time and weather.

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The marble gravestone gleamed in the sunlight, withstanding years of seasonal changes.
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