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What is another word for headstones?

Pronunciation: [hˈɛdstə͡ʊnz] (IPA)

Headstones, typically made of granite, marble, or bronze, are used to mark the grave of a loved one. They come in a wide variety of styles and shapes like flat, upright, or bevel, and serve as a memorial to the deceased. While the word "headstone" is the most commonly used term, there are other synonyms that describe the same object. Some common alternatives are gravestones, tombstones, monuments, markers, memorials, and plaques. Each one of these words can describe a unique aspect of the headstone, depending on the style and design chosen. Regardless of terminology, the purpose remains the same: to honor the life and memory of those we have lost.
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A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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  • As life runs on, the road grows strange with faces new - and near the end. The milestones into headstones change, Neath every one a friend.
    James Russell Lowell
  • As life runs on, the road grows strange With faces new,-and near the end The milestones into headstones change, 'Neath every one a friend.
    James Russell Lowell
  • As life runs on, the road grows strange With faces new, and near the end The milestones into headstones change, 'Neath every one a friend.
    James Russell Lowell
  • ...they were nobodies in the county, they would leave nothing behind but their headstones.
    John Updike

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