tombstone
Translation
tombstone, gravestone, headstone
Examples
The old tombstone was covered in moss.
The old tombstone was covered in moss.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the/one's)) tombstone a stone marking a grave He read the inscription on the tombstone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gravestone, headstone, memorial
Etymology
A compound of 'tomb' and 'stone'. Literally a stone marking a tomb.
Memory Tips
Visualize a stone standing at the head of a tomb in a cemetery.