noun
condolence
kuhn-DOH-luhns
noun
1
An expression of sympathy offered to someone who has experienced a loss, especially a death.
"He sent a card of condolence to the grieving family."
How to Use Condolence
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA message of sympathy for someone who has lost a loved one.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a letter of condolence
condolence card
Word Forms
condolences plural
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Etymology
From condole plus -ence, related to Latin condolere ("to suffer with, sympathize").