hearse
word
Definition
A hearse is a special vehicle used to carry a deceased person in a coffin, especially to or from a funeral.
Usage & Nuances
A 'hearse' is formal and specifically refers to funeral vehicles, not ambulances or regular cars. It is commonly used in both British and American English, mainly in the context of funerals.
Spanish: carro fúnebrePortuguese (BR): carro funerárioPortuguese (PT): carro funerárioChinese (Simplified): 灵车Chinese (Traditional): 靈車Hindi: शववाहनArabic: سيارة نقل الموتىBengali: শববাহী গাড়িRussian: катафалкJapanese: 霊柩車Vietnamese: xe tangKorean: 영구차Turkish: cenaze arabasıUrdu: جنازہ گاڑیIndonesian: mobil jenazah
Example Sentences
The hearse drove slowly to the cemetery.
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The family waited beside the hearse.
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A black hearse is parked outside the church.
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Did you see the long line of cars following the hearse?
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People became silent as the hearse passed by.
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I've only ever been inside a hearse once, and it was a strange feeling.
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