tombstone

noun

tomb·​stone ˈtüm-ˌstōn How to pronounce tombstone (audio)
Synonyms of tombstonenext
: gravestone

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the historic cemetery's many tombstones marking the graves of children are telling reminders of the harshness of pioneer life
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Fiscal came back with a tombstone attempt, but Fenix escaped and peppered him with more kicks. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The juvenile green, leafy trees had vanished and were replaced by rows of thin, lifeless trunks staked into the ground like tombstones. — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 Someone has left a copy of the communist newspaper Rizospastis, folded up neatly near Bellou’s tombstone, which is engraved with the lyrics of one of her most beloved songs. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026 The eight objects offered at Bonhams and Apollo Art Auction House include statue heads, an inscription and tombstones. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tombstone

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First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tombstone was in 1540

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“Tombstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tombstone. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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Tombstone

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Tomb·​stone ˈtüm-ˌstōn How to pronounce Tombstone (audio)
city in the southeastern corner of Arizona population 1380

Note: Tombstone was site of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral in 1881.

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