gravestone

[ greyv-stohn ]

/ ˈgreɪvˌstoʊn /

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noun

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

Nearby words

graves, robert ranke, gravesend, gravesham, graveside, gravesite, gravestone, gravettian, graveyard, graveyard orbit, graveyard shift, graveyard slot

Origin of gravestone

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; see origin at grave¹, stone

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Examples from the Web for gravestone

Also, Killer Blues did not make a gravestone for Gatemouth Brown.
Blues Musicians in Unmarked Graves Are Finally Getting Some Respect|Malcolm Jones|January 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He kneeled by the gravestone of Corporal James Cavaco and placed a rock on top of it.
Black Hawk Down’s Long Shadow|Daniel Klaidman|October 9, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But within a year he came up with his best-ever idea—encapsulated in an equation that he said he wanted on his gravestone.
Stephen Hawking 70th-Birthday Salute|Martin Rees|January 8, 2012|DAILY BEAST
His gravestone, which read "Ich hab's gewagt," or "I have dared," was taken down, according to Germany's Spiegel Online.
Neo-Nazi Hero Taken From Grave|Eve Conant|July 22, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Soon the gravestone disappeared under all the floral tributes.
When France Adored Us|Jill Jonnes|July 3, 2009|DAILY BEAST
There are nine graves or cippi, no gravestone or inscription.
Brief Lives (Vol. 2 of 2)|John Aubrey
"I know that well, but this is not a gravestone," Roger retorted.
Prairie Gold|Various
His gravestone with inscription still legible in the Hingham churchyard is the most ancient Joy grave mark in America.
The Loyalists of Massachusetts|James H. Stark
An erratum, ever to be regretted, is certainly quite unexpected, on a gravestone.
Dealings with the Dead, Volume I (of 2)|A Sexton of the Old School
"Thee knows full well that by regulation no gravestone can be more than three hands high," Nicholas stormed.
Prairie Gold|Various

British Dictionary definitions for gravestone

gravestone

/ (ˈɡreɪvˌstəʊn) /

noun

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

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Word Origin and History for gravestone

gravestone

late 14c., "stone over a grave;" c.1200, "stone coffin," from grave (n.) + stone (n.).

gravestone

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gravestone

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