Headstone: meaning, definitions and examples

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headstone

 

[ หˆhษ›dstoสŠn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

grave marker

A headstone is a stone that is placed at the head of a grave to mark the burial site of a deceased person. It often bears the name of the deceased, along with dates of birth and death, and occasionally includes inscriptions or symbols that reflect the person's life, beliefs, or accomplishments. Headstones serve both a practical purpose in identifying the person buried and an emotional one in commemorating their life. They can be made of various materials, such as granite or marble, and come in various shapes and sizes.

Synonyms

gravestone, marker, memorial, tombstone.

Examples of usage

  • She visited her grandmother's headstone every year.
  • The headstone was beautifully engraved with flowers.
  • He chose a simple headstone for his father's grave.
  • They decided to add a photo to the headstone.
  • The old headstone was cracked but still legible.

Translations

Translations of the word "headstone" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tรบmulo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฟเคฐเคพ เคชเคคเฅเคฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Grabstein

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ batu nisan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะผ'ัั‚ะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nagrobek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅข“็Ÿณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tombe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tumba

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mezar taลŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌ˜๋น„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุงู‡ุฏ ู‚ุจุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nรกhrobek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nรกhrobok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅข“็ข‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nagrobni kamen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grafsteinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒฌแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™zar daลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tumba

Etymology

The word 'headstone' dates back to the Old English word 'heafodstan,' which translates to 'head stone.' The term has evolved over centuries but has consistently referred to the stone that marks the head of a grave. Historically, headstones were often simple wooden markers, but as time progressed, people began to use more durable materials, like stone, as a testament to the deceased's importance. The design and inscription on headstones reflect cultural attitudes towards death and remembrance throughout the ages. In many cultures, headstones are not only identifiers of the deceased but also serve as a point of reflection for friends and families visiting the gravesite. The enduring nature of stone as a material signifies the permanence of memory, making headstones an integral part of funerary practices across the world.