Synonyms for

Headstones

Verb / ˈheˌdstəʊnz / Another word for headstones — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a stone or monument that marks the grave of a deceased person

Synonyms & similar words

keystone headstone tombstone key gravestone gravestone tombstone monument marker memorial cenotaph tablet plaque inscription epitaph commemoration remembrance memorandum reminder keepsake memento token souvenir gift present

Example sentences

  1. The headstones at the cemetery were polished and gleaming in the sun.
  2. My great-grandparents' headstone had been weathered by time.
  3. The headstone read 'Beloved daughter and sister.'
  4. The headstones were covered with flowers and wreaths on Memorial Day.
  5. The headstone was inscribed with a poem that brought tears to my eyes.

Quotes

  • 'The headstone over my grave will read: Here Lies the Body of a Liar, Cheater, and Thief.' -Unknown
  • 'The headstone of my grave will read: I Tried.' -Unknown
  • 'The headstone over my grave will read: She Loved and Was Loved.' -Unknown

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