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
💡 Concept
a ceremony held to honor and remember someone who has died
🎵 Rhyme
A ceremonial memorial service becomes editorial tribute
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/məˈmɔːriəl ˈsɜːrvɪs/
🇬🇧 UK/məˈmɔːriəl ˈsɜːvɪs/
🌳Etymology
Rootmemor
Suffix--ial
🎵Rhyme
ceremonialeditorialterritorial
ceremonial
editorial
territorial
🔗Collocations
attend a memorial service
hold a memorial service
memorial service program
private memorial service
annual memorial service
memorial service speaker
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
funeral servicecommemorationremembrance ceremonytribute service
Antonyms
celebrationbirthday partywedding ceremony
Related
eulogycondolencemourningobituarywake
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