gravesite
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gravesite
First recorded in 1950–55; grave 1 ( def. ) + site ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Namibia's authorities have warned people not to hold parties at cemeteries after a social gathering at a gravesite in the capital, Windhoek, sparked outrage last weekend.
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025
She puts flowers on his gravesite every Memorial Day.
From Salon • Sep. 5, 2024
In the days since, however, the gravesite has become a place of pilgrimage for those yearning for his vision of “the beautiful Russia of the future” to become a reality.
From New York Times • Mar. 6, 2024
No acts of vandalism at the gravesite have been reported as of Wednesday afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2024
At four a.m., just before the DNA samples were collected, a large white tent was erected around the gravesite to ensure even further privacy.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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