resting place

noun

1

: a place where people can stop and rest

We found a good resting place by the side of the trail.

2

: a place where someone is buried

her final/last resting place

3

: a place where something has been put

The monument was moved to a new resting place.

Examples of resting place in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Following the ceremony, a procession will escort Rodarte to his resting place and a private family-only burial, the Marysville Police Department said. —Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025

Archaeologists have unearthed King Thutmose II’s tomb — the most significant Egyptian discovery since King Tut’s resting place was found in 1922. —Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025

But as a last resort, the books would find a final, dignified resting place after a life of service to your family. —Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025

Its lush coastal habitats are the first (or final) resting place for these migratory birds before traveling on their way, depending on the season. —Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2025

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