urn

noun

Pronunciation: /ɜːrn/

Definition

A vase, often with a cover, used to hold the ashes of a cremated person or to serve beverages like tea or coffee at large gatherings.

Examples

• The funeral director presented the family with a marble urn containing their loved one's remains.

• A large silver urn sat at the end of the buffet table, steaming with fresh coffee for the guests.

• Archaeologists discovered an ancient clay urn buried deep within the ruins of the temple.

Synonyms of urn

Words with a similar meaning to urn:

• vase
• vessel
• cinerary urn

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