tombstone
Translation
tombstone, gravestone, headstone
Examples
The name was carved on the old tombstone.
The name was carved on the old tombstone.
He read the dates on the tombstone.
He read the dates on the tombstone.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) tombstone a stone that marks a grave. The name was carved on the old tombstone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gravestone, headstone, marker
Etymology
A compound word: 'tomb' + 'stone'. It is a stone that marks a tomb.
Memory Tips
Literally a 'stone' for a 'tomb'. The meaning is very direct from its parts.