Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-lie-in-state
phrase
/təˈlaɪ ɪn steɪt/
Definition
To be displayed in a coffin for the public to pay their respects, typically in a government building or a place of significance.
Examples
- The late president will to-lie-in-state at the Capitol for three days.
- Citizens gathered to pay their respects as the civil rights leader was to-lie-in-state in the museum.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the practice of allowing the body of a deceased person, usually someone of high importance, to be openly viewed by the public before burial.
Synonyms
- lie-in-repose
- lie-in-honor
