gravestone
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for gravestone, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A stone marker placed at the head of a grave, usually carved with the name and dates of the deceased.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use gravestone
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From grave + stone.
Full origin of gravestone →Frequently asked questions
What does “gravestone” mean?
The word “gravestone” means a stone marker placed at the head of a grave, usually carved with the name and dates of the deceased. In plain terms, the stone marker set up at a grave, usually engraved with the person's name.
How do you pronounce “gravestone”?
“Gravestone” is pronounced GRAYVS-tohn (/ˈɡɹeɪvstoʊn/ in IPA).
How do you use “gravestone” in a sentence?
Here is “gravestone” used in a sentence: “Moss had grown over the old gravestone.”
What part of speech is “gravestone”?
“Gravestone” is a noun.