obituary
2 synonyms for obituary, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A published notice of someone's death, often with a summary of their life, usually appearing in a newspaper.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use obituary
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
write an obituary
obituary section
read the obituaries
Etymology
From Medieval Latin obituarius, built on Latin obitus ("death, a going down") plus the suffix -arius.
Full origin of obituary →Frequently asked questions
What does “obituary” mean?
The word “obituary” means a published notice of someone's death, often with a summary of their life, usually appearing in a newspaper. In plain terms, a write-up marking someone's death, usually summarising their life.
How do you pronounce “obituary”?
“Obituary” is pronounced uh-BIHT-shuu-ree (/əˈbɪt͡ʃəˌwɛɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “obituary” in a sentence?
Here is “obituary” used in a sentence: “His obituary described his decades of charity work.”
What part of speech is “obituary”?
“Obituary” is a noun.
Where does the word “obituary” come from?
The word “obituary” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin obituarius, built on Latin obitus ("death, a going down") plus the suffix -arius.
Is “obituary” a common word?
“Obituary” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
