gravestone Synonyms

gravestone Meaning

Wordnet

gravestone (n)

a stone that is used to mark a grave

Webster

gravestone (n.)

A stone laid over, or erected near, a grave, usually with an inscription, to preserve the memory of the dead; a tombstone.

gravestone Sentence Examples

  1. We stood solemnly before his gravestone, remembering a life well-lived.
  2. The ancient gravestone bore the faded inscription of an unknown soul.
  3. The overgrown cemetery was a labyrinth of weather-worn gravestones.
  4. The gravestone marked the final resting place of a beloved friend.
  5. The intricate carvings on the gravestone hinted at the life story of its occupant.
  6. The towering gravestone cast an ominous shadow over the surrounding graves.
  7. As the sun set, we gathered around the gravestone to pay our last respects.
  8. The gravestone served as a poignant reminder of the ephemeral nature of life.
  9. The graffiti etched into the gravestone desecrated its sacred purpose.
  10. The shattered gravestone lay in pieces, a testament to the passage of time.

FAQs About the word gravestone

a stone that is used to mark a graveA stone laid over, or erected near, a grave, usually with an inscription, to preserve the memory of the dead; a tombstone.

tombstone, monument,stone, headstone, marker, plaque, cross, tablet, shrine,tomb

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We stood solemnly before his gravestone, remembering a life well-lived.

The ancient gravestone bore the faded inscription of an unknown soul.

The overgrown cemetery was a labyrinth of weather-worn gravestones.

The gravestone marked the final resting place of a beloved friend.