gravestone
gravestone — noun
1. A carved stone placed at a burial site that tells who lies beneath it, usually s
A carved stone placed at a burial site that tells who lies beneath it, usually showing the person's name, the years they lived, and sometimes a brief message.
Theo's grandmother visits the gravestone every Sunday to leave fresh flowers.
collocation: visit a gravestone
Rain had worn the inscription off a weathered gravestone at the old graveyard.
passive: worn away by weather
The inscription on Diego's gravestone read 'Beloved father, teacher, and friend.'
A simple granite gravestone marks the spot where the poet was buried in 1892.
- headstone
specifically the upright stone positioned at the head end of a grave — more precise than gravestone
- tombstone
often implies a larger, more ornate monument; can refer to any stone above a tomb
- grave marker
a broader term that includes flat plaques, metal plates, or wooden crosses, not just stone
用法筆記
Of the three common synonyms (gravestone, headstone, tombstone), gravestone is the most general and neutral term. It does not specify the shape or size of the stone. Headstone specifically refers to an upright stone at the head of a grave, while tombstone often suggests a larger or more elaborate monument.