obituary
Translation
obituary, death notice
Examples
I read his obituary in the newspaper.
I read his obituary in the newspaper.
Grammar Patterns
((an obituary)) a notice of a death, especially in a newspaper I read his obituary in the newspaper.
Similar Words
Synonyms: death notice, eulogy, necrology
Etymology
From Latin 'obitus', meaning 'death', from the verb 'obire' (to go to meet, to die).
Memory Tips
Think of 'obit' as a 'bit' of information about someone who has passed on.