Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
urn
noun
/ɜrn/
Definition
A container, typically much taller than it is wide, used for holding ashes, flowers, or other items.
Examples
- The family placed the urn on the mantel to honor their loved one.
- She filled the urn with fresh flowers every week.
- In ancient Rome, urns were commonly used for burial purposes.
Meaning
An urn is often used during funerals to store the ashes of a cremated individual or as a decorative piece.
Synonyms
- vase
- container
- receptacle
