Resting Place

Pronunciation: /ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs/

Definitions of resting place

noun a place where someone or something rests or is placed for rest

Example Sentences

A1 The park bench is a popular resting place for tired hikers.

A2 The cemetery serves as a peaceful resting place for the deceased.

B1 The mausoleum was built as a grand resting place for the royal family.

B2 The ancient ruins are believed to be the resting place of a long-forgotten civilization.

C1 The cathedral's crypt is a solemn resting place for past bishops and archbishops.

C2 The memorial garden was designed as a serene resting place for those who lost their lives in the war.

Examples of resting place in a Sentence

formal The cemetery serves as a resting place for those who have passed away.

informal The park bench is my favorite resting place after a long walk.

slang The hammock in the backyard is my ultimate resting place.

figurative The library became her resting place, where she found solace in books.

Grammatical Forms of resting place

• past tense: rested
• plural: resting places
• comparative: more resting place
• superlative: most resting place
• present tense: resting place
• future tense: will be resting place
• perfect tense: has been resting place
• continuous tense: is resting place
• singular: resting place
• positive degree: resting place
• infinitive: to rest place
• gerund: resting place
• participle: resting place

Origin and Evolution of resting place

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The term 'resting place' likely originated from the Old English word 'ræst', meaning rest or repose, combined with 'place' to refer to a location for resting.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'resting place' has come to commonly refer to a final resting place for the deceased, such as a grave or tomb, in addition to its original meaning of a place for relaxation or repose.