hearse
What is another word for hearse? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A vehicle specially built to carry a coffin to a funeral or burial.
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How to use hearse
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
funeral hearse
black hearse
Etymology
From Old French herce, originally a frame used to hold candles over a coffin, itself from a Latin word for a harrow — an odd path from farm tool to funeral vehicle.
Full origin of hearse →Frequently asked questions
What does “hearse” mean?
The word “hearse” means a vehicle specially built to carry a coffin to a funeral or burial. In plain terms, the car used to carry a coffin at a funeral.
How do you pronounce “hearse”?
“Hearse” is pronounced hurs (/hɝs/ in IPA).
How do you use “hearse” in a sentence?
Here is “hearse” used in a sentence: “The hearse led the slow procession through town.”
What part of speech is “hearse”?
“Hearse” is a noun.
Where does the word “hearse” come from?
The word “hearse” comes from Latin. From Old French herce, originally a frame used to hold candles over a coffin, itself from a Latin word for a harrow — an odd path from farm tool to funeral vehicle.
