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.

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In this case, a quiet cemetery became more than a resting place for the past. Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026 This Ferm Living set takes the guesswork out of pairing the right spoon with its resting place. Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 18 June 2026 Their sweet granddaughter shares a special stone to put atop Fergus’ final resting place in a sweet gesture. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026 The island itself has a rich history, starting a millennium ago with a monastery and a resting place for pilgrims. Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for resting place

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“Resting place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resting%20place. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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