memorial service — a ceremony held to honor and remember someone who has died
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a ceremony held to honor and remember someone who has died
Pronunciation (IPA): /məˈmɔːriəl ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Example Sentences
- The memorial service was so moving that even the tough football coach cried like a baby.
- She organized a beautiful memorial service to celebrate her father's life and achievements.
- The memorial service lasted three hours, which was longer than most Hollywood movies.
memorial service
NOUN[/məˈmɔːriəl ˈsɜːrvɪs/]
a ceremony held to honor and remember someone who has died
a ceremony held to honor and remember someone who has died
A ceremonial memorial service becomes editorial tribute
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Memorial derives from Latin memorialis, itself formed from memoria meaning 'memory' or 'remembrance'. Service comes from Latin servitium, meaning 'service' or 'attendance'. Together, the compound denotes a ceremonial observance dedicated to remembering the deceased or commemorating a significant event.
Breakdown
memorial (from Latin memoria 'memory' + -alis 'relating to') + service (from Latin servitium 'service, attendance'). The phrase combines the concept of remembrance with formal religious or ceremonial observance.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The memorial service was so moving that even the tough football coach cried like a baby.”
“She organized a beautiful memorial service to celebrate her father's life and achievements.”
“The memorial service lasted three hours, which was longer than most Hollywood movies.”
“Veterans gather every year for a memorial service to honor fallen soldiers.”
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