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gravestone

American  
[greyv-stohn] / ˈgreɪvˌstoʊn /

noun

  1. a stone marking a grave, usually giving the name, date of death, etc., of the person buried there.

gravestone British  
/ ˈɡreɪvˌstəʊn /

noun

  1. a stone marking a grave and usually inscribed with the name and dates of the person buried

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Etymology

Origin of gravestone

A Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; grave 1, stone

Example Sentences

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Maintenance of gravestones and monuments in Parisian cemeteries are the responsibility of families - not the city.

From BBC

In the cemetery, Munzanza's mother Florence knelt by his gravestone and wept.

From Barron's

He was told locals of an ancient village near Chepstow had awoken to find more than 50 holes mysteriously dug among the gravestones of their churchyard.

From BBC

The peacefulness of Sycamore Gap was "of solace" to them all, so much so the tree was depicted on the young man's gravestone.

From BBC

Happy Valley used to be covered in gravestones.

From Salon

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