graveside

noun

grave·​side ˈgrāv-ˌsīd How to pronounce graveside (audio)
: the area beside a grave
at graveside

Examples of graveside in a Sentence

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At her father’s graveside at kibbutz Nir Oz several weeks ago, Sharone Lifschitz read one of his poems to friends and family attending his headstone-setting ceremony, as the sound of bombs exploded a mile away in Gaza. Kara Fox, CNN Money, 3 May 2025 Private family graveside service was held with the Rev. Sarah Jones officiating. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2024 In February, mourners gathered at Navalny’s graveside in the Russian capital to mark the first anniversary of his death in prison. Anna Chernova, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2025 Following the service, a procession of officers escorted Rodarte’s body to a private graveside service with family members. Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for graveside

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of graveside was in 1838

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“Graveside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graveside. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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