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

Ultimately, Mark Taylor's side put a stop to that and won three of the next four to retain the urn. —Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024

Each urn contained the remains of a single person, and two were inscribed with the names of their occupants: Senicio and Hispanae. —Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2024

Some remnants might be preserved in a mausoleum, an urn or even kept as a keepsake, close to a loved one. —Simone Talma Flowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024

The urns have images depicting ancient battles, hunting scenes and myths like that of Achilles and Troilus. —Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 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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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