Headstone

Pronunciation: /hɛd.stoʊn/

Definitions of headstone

noun a stone that is placed at the head of a grave to mark the site

Example Sentences

A1 The headstone had the name of the deceased engraved on it.

A2 Visitors placed fresh flowers on the headstone to honor their loved one.

B1 The headstone was weathered and covered in moss, showing its age.

B2 The headstone stood tall and proud, marking the final resting place of a hero.

C1 The intricate design of the headstone showcased the craftsmanship of the stonemason.

C2 The headstone bore a poignant inscription that moved all who read it.

Examples of headstone in a Sentence

formal The headstone was engraved with the deceased's name and dates of birth and death.

informal We placed flowers on grandma's headstone for her birthday.

slang I can't believe someone would vandalize a headstone like that.

figurative The abandoned building stood as a headstone of the city's once-thriving industrial past.

Grammatical Forms of headstone

• past tense: headstoned
• plural: headstones
• comparative: more headstone
• superlative: most headstone
• present tense: headstones
• future tense: will headstone
• perfect tense: have headstoned
• continuous tense: is headstoning
• singular: headstone
• positive degree: headstone
• infinitive: to headstone
• gerund: headstoning
• participle: headstoning

Origin and Evolution of headstone

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'headstone' originated from the Old English word 'heafodstan' which literally means 'head stone' or 'top stone'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'headstone' became commonly used to refer to a marker placed at the head of a grave to identify the deceased. The word has evolved to specifically denote a monument or marker placed at the head of a grave as a memorial for the deceased.