gravestone

GRAYVS-tohn

Gravestone (noun) means a stone marker placed at the head of a grave, usually carved with the name and dates of the deceased. Example: “Moss had grown over the old gravestone.”

noun

A stone marker placed at the head of a grave, usually carved with the name and dates of the deceased.

"Moss had grown over the old gravestone."

How to use gravestone

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe stone marker set up at a grave, usually engraved with the person's name.

Easily confused with

tombstone →

Common pairings

carved gravestone weathered gravestone

Word forms

gravestones plural

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Etymology

From grave + stone.

Synonyms

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tombstone headstone

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Rhymes for gravestone

one bone done gone none tone lone hone cone zone stone phone

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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.

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