last rites

noun

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Bhosle's son, Anand Bhosle, later announced that the late icon's last rites will be performed on Monday. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Apr. 2026 Her son, Anand Bhosle, told reporters that her last rites will be performed on Monday. ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026 Her son Anand Bhosle added that her last rites will be performed Monday. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2026 Webber's path to pro cornhole At 10 months old, Webber was diagnosed with a bacterial infection, Streptococcus pneumoniae, that turned so aggressive he was given last rites. Rachel Treisman, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for last rites

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of last rites was in 1611

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“Last rites.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/last%20rites. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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