tombstone

noun

tomb·​stone ˈtüm-ˌstōn 

: gravestone

Synonyms of tombstone

• monument
• stone
• plaque

Examples of tombstone in a Sentence

the historic cemetery's many tombstones marking the graves of children are telling reminders of the harshness of pioneer life

Recent Examples on the Web

Lesnar delivered a tombstone on Femi, who kicked out and finished off Brock with a Fall from Grace. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

The juvenile green, leafy trees had vanished and were replaced by rows of thin, lifeless trunks staked into the ground like tombstones. — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Someone has left a copy of the communist newspaper Rizospastis, folded up neatly near Bellou’s tombstone, which is engraved with the lyrics of one of her most beloved songs. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

The eight objects offered at Bonhams and Apollo Art Auction House include statue heads, an inscription and tombstones. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tombstone

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone

Kids Definition

tombstone

noun

tomb·​stone ˈtüm-ˌstōn 

: gravestone

Geographical Definition

Tombstone

geographical name

Tomb·​stone ˈtüm-ˌstōn 

city in the southeastern corner of Arizona population 1380

Note: Tombstone was site of the gunfight at the O.K. Corral in 1881.