plural urns
1
: a container that is often shaped like a vase with a closed top and that is used to hold the ashes of someone who has been cremated
2
: a closed container with a faucet near the bottom which is used to serve hot drinks
a coffee urn
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“Urn.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/urn. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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