Urn

/ɜrn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A container, often with a lid, used for holding ashes or remains of the dead.

The family placed the urn of their loved one on the mantelpiece.

A vase-shaped, usually tall, container, typically used for storing or displaying flowers or as a decorative object.

The beautiful urn in the garden was filled with vibrant flowers.

A large, often decorative container, traditionally used for holding liquids.

The ceremonial urn was filled with wine for the feast.

Middle English, from Old English urne, from Latin urna 'a jar, urn'.

urn of ashes

A container specifically for holding the ashes of a cremated body.

flower urn

An ornamental container used to display flowers.

coffee urn

A large container for brewing and holding coffee.

cremation

The process of burning the body of a dead person.

vase

A decorative container, typically used for holding cut flowers.

repository

A place where things are stored and can be found.

A term for a container holding cremated remains, sometimes used humorously.

Don't knock over that urn, or you'll be in a real pickle!

A placeholder for something important that has been taken away or lost.

When he left, it felt like he took my urn with him.