urn

noun

ˈərn 

1

: a vessel that is typically an ornamental vase on a pedestal and that is used for various purposes (such as preserving the ashes of the dead after cremation)

2

: a closed vessel usually with a spigot for serving a hot beverage

a coffee urn

Examples of urn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The simple copper and cardboard urns gathering dust on shelves only had the name of each of the 28 soldiers - but nothing linking them to the Civil War. —CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024

After the service, Sweeney takes the casket or urn to the cemetery for burial. —Mike Winters,gene Kim, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024

These stunning vases, urns, and pots, suitable for both tabletop and floor display, look good individually or grouped together. —Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024

This artificial potted plant features natural-looking faux hazel branches arranged together and comes potted inside a ceramic urn to complete the look. —Jen Cason, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English urne, from Latin urna

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Kids Definition

urn

noun

ˈərn 

1

: a container that has the form of a vase on a base and often is used for keeping the ashes of the dead

2

: a closed vessel usually with a faucet for serving a hot beverage

coffee urn