noun
obit
O-biht
Obit (noun) means a short published account of a person's death and life, especially in a newspaper; short for obituary. Example: “The local paper ran a warm obit for the retired teacher.”
noun
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A short published account of a person's death and life, especially in a newspaper; short for obituary.
"The local paper ran a warm obit for the retired teacher."
How to use obit
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal short form of "obituary."
When to use it
Common in journalism and casual speech; "obituary" is the fuller, more formal word.
Easily confused with
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Word forms
- Plural
- obits
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Etymology
From Latin obitus, "a going down, death," from obire, "to go down, to die."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “obit” mean?
The word “obit” means a short published account of a person's death and life, especially in a newspaper; short for obituary. In plain terms, an informal short form of "obituary.".
How do you pronounce “obit”?
“Obit” is pronounced O-biht (/ˈɒbɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “obit” in a sentence?
Here is “obit” used in a sentence: “The local paper ran a warm obit for the retired teacher.”
What part of speech is “obit”?
“Obit” is a noun.
Where does the word “obit” come from?
The word “obit” comes from Latin. From Latin obitus, "a going down, death," from obire, "to go down, to die.".
