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
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So the licensed pilot who takes on the task can’t drop the urn, for instance.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
The urn has become a regular part of Gianna’s home, taking part in holidays, birthdays and everyday life.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 22 July 2025
The drama of the current series between India and England is stirring memories of the memorable 2005 Ashes when, after 18 years of humiliation at home and abroad, England finally reclaimed the famous urn from Australia with a 2-1 victory.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Getty Images The gold urns displayed on the mantle come from President James Monroe's 1817 gilt service, a set normally kept in the State Dining Room during public tours.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
The urn has become a regular part of Gianna’s home, taking part in holidays, birthdays and everyday life.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 22 July 2025
The drama of the current series between India and England is stirring memories of the memorable 2005 Ashes when, after 18 years of humiliation at home and abroad, England finally reclaimed the famous urn from Australia with a 2-1 victory.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Getty Images The gold urns displayed on the mantle come from President James Monroe's 1817 gilt service, a set normally kept in the State Dining Room during public tours.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
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“Urn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urn. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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noun1
: 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
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