Headstone
Headstone noun - A shaped stone laid over or erected near a grave and usually bearing an inscription to identify and preserve the memory of the deceased.
Usage example: many of the headstones were for children who had died during the influenza epidemic
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Synonyms for Headstone
Marker and headstone are semantically related. in gravestone topic. In some cases you can use "Marker" instead a noun "Headstone".
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Marker and Headstone. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/headstone/marker
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