Synonyms of tombstone

tombstone

noun

ˈtüm-ˌstōn 

as in monument

a shaped stone laid over or erected near a grave and usually bearing an inscription to identify and preserve the memory of the deceased

the historic cemetery's many tombstones marking the graves of children are telling reminders of the harshness of pioneer life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• monument
• stone
• plaque
• gravestone
• headstone
• marker
• cross
• tomb
• memorial
• obelisk
• tablet
• pillar
• burial
• shrine
• table
• monolith
• sepulchre
• sepulture

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tombstone

The juvenile green, leafy trees had vanished and were replaced by rows of thin, lifeless trunks staked into the ground like tombstones. — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Someone has left a copy of the communist newspaper Rizospastis, folded up neatly near Bellou’s tombstone, which is engraved with the lyrics of one of her most beloved songs. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

The eight objects offered at Bonhams and Apollo Art Auction House include statue heads, an inscription and tombstones. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 July 2026

The group comprises statue heads, a statue, an inscription, and funerary stelae (tombstones). — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026