tombstone (Meaning)

Wordnet

tombstone (n)

a stone that is used to mark a grave

Webster

tombstone (n.)

A stone erected over a grave, to preserve the memory of the deceased.

tombstone Sentence Examples

  1. The ancient tombstone bore an enigmatic inscription, hinting at a forgotten past.
  2. The cemetery was a labyrinth of crumbling tombstones, each telling a poignant tale.
  3. The towering tombstone stood like a silent sentinel, guarding the memory of a loved one.
  4. The weather-worn tombstone had lost its legibility, leaving only a faint trace of its former identity.
  5. The family gathered around the newly erected tombstone, paying tribute to their departed patriarch.
  6. The tombstone's epitaph expressed the profound grief and love of those who mourned.
  7. The inscription on the tombstone proclaimed the deceased's virtues and the impact they had on the world.
  8. The tombstone was a grim reminder of the inevitability of death and the fragility of life.
  9. Vandals defaced the tombstone, leaving a shameful mark on a symbol of remembrance.
  10. The tombstone became a sacred site, where people came to pay respects and seek solace.

FAQs About the word tombstone

a stone that is used to mark a graveA stone erected over a grave, to preserve the memory of the deceased.

plaque, stone,monument, tomb, headstone, cross,gravestone, marker, burial, table

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The ancient tombstone bore an enigmatic inscription, hinting at a forgotten past.

The cemetery was a labyrinth of crumbling tombstones, each telling a poignant tale.

The towering tombstone stood like a silent sentinel, guarding the memory of a loved one.

The weather-worn tombstone had lost its legibility, leaving only a faint trace of its former identity.