gravestone

[ greyv-stohn ]

noun

1. a stone marking a grave, usually giving the name, date of death, etc., of the person buried there.

gravestone

/ ˈɡreɪvˌstəʊn /

noun

1. a stone marking a grave and usually inscribed with the name and dates of the person buried

Word History and Origins

Origin of gravestone¹

A Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; grave ¹, stone

Example Sentences

Visitors to cemeteries in Glasgow have criticised a "disgusting" decision by the city council to place large stickers on gravestones.

From BBC

In August, there was a brief flap when the Trump cabal, attempting to use Arlington Cemetery for partisan purposes, filmed a campaign ad amid the gravestones.

From Salon

Gathering at the Ghost Tire Memorial, they left flowers and small lights near tires set up like gravestones with the names of crash victims.

From Los Angeles Times

A 300-year-old gravestone commemorating a woman who was mauled to death by a tiger has been restored.

From BBC

That same year, a former Sheriff’s Department captain told Spectrum News about a Carson station subgroup tattoo featuring a skull, a gravestone and an Iron Cross — an image commonly associated with white supremacists.

From Los Angeles Times

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