Urn
Pronunciation: /ˈɜːrn/
Urn (noun)
- A container used to hold the ashes of a dead person after cremation.
- A large, often decorative vase, sometimes used for holding flowers.
- A large pot used for making and serving coffee or tea, especially in gatherings.
Examples
- The urn was placed on the mantelpiece.
- They chose a beautiful urn for the ceremony.
Common collocations: ceramic urn, scatter ashes from an urn, urn with a lid, ornate urn, fill an urn with flowers