urn — a tall, rounded vase-like container, typically used for storing ashes of cremated remains or as a decorative vessel
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a tall, rounded vase-like container, typically used for storing ashes of cremated remains or as a decorative vessel
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɜːrn/
Example Sentences
- Grandma's ashes were kept in a beautiful marble urn on the mantelpiece.
- The museum's prize exhibit was a 2,000-year-old Roman urn discovered last year.
- My cat knocked over the decorative urn, spilling fake flowers everywhere.
urn
NOUN[/ɜːrn/]
a tall, rounded vase-like container, typically used for storing ashes of cremated remains or as a decorative vessel
The family placed grandfather's ashes into a beautiful ceramic urn.
By the urn, memories burn as hearts learn to heal
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'urna' meaning a water jar or vessel. In ancient Rome, urns were used for storing water, collecting votes during elections, and later for holding cremated remains.
Breakdown
urn- (vessel, jar) - a simple root word with no prefix or suffix
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📝Examples
“Grandma's ashes were kept in a beautiful marble urn on the mantelpiece.”
“The museum's prize exhibit was a 2,000-year-old Roman urn discovered last year.”
“My cat knocked over the decorative urn, spilling fake flowers everywhere.”
“She used the large garden urn as a unique planter for her roses.”
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