Urns Meaning in English
word · lemma: urn
ˈɝn
URNZ
ˈɜːnz
URNZ
Definition
Large containers, usually with a rounded body and a narrow neck, often used for holding ashes after cremation or for decorative purposes.
Usage & Nuances
"Urns" is most often used to refer to containers for ashes after cremation, but can also mean large, decorative vases or vessels. Not used for everyday items. Common collocations: "funeral urns," "decorative urns."
Spanish: urnasPortuguese (BR): urnasPortuguese (PT): urnasChinese (Simplified): 瓮 - 骨灰盒Chinese (Traditional): 甕 - 骨灰罈Hindi: कलश - अस्थि कलशArabic: جرار - أواني رمادBengali: urna - পাত্র (শবদাহের ছাই রাখার জন্য)Russian: урна - сосуд (для праха)Japanese: 骨壺 - 装飾用壺Vietnamese: bình tro - hũ tro - bình trang tríKorean: 유골단지 - 장식용 항아리Turkish: urna - küp (kül ve süs eşyası için)Urdu: گل دان - راکھ کی چمچ (جنازہ کے لیے)Indonesian: guci - kendi abu (untuk abu jenazah)
Example Sentences
The ashes were placed into two urns.
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There are many old urns in the museum.
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The temple is decorated with golden urns.
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After the ceremony, the family divided the ashes among three urns.
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The garden features several stone urns filled with flowers.
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They found ancient urns buried under the old village.
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