headstone
Translation
headstone, gravestone
Examples
The name was carved on the headstone.
The name was carved on the headstone.
They placed flowers by the headstone.
They placed flowers by the headstone.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a stone marker at the head of a grave The name was carved on the headstone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gravestone, tombstone
Etymology
A compound word from 'head' (of the grave) and 'stone'.
Memory Tips
It's literally the 'stone' at the 'head' of a grave. A very straightforward word.