obituary
word
Definition
A short article or notice in a newspaper or online that announces someone’s death and often gives details about their life.
Usage & Nuances
Almost always formal; used in newspapers, official websites, or news sections. Often includes birth/death dates, family, and achievements. Not used to mean 'observation' or 'tribute' in general. Don't confuse with paid memorial ads ('death notice').
Spanish: obituarioPortuguese (BR): obituárioPortuguese (PT): obituárioChinese (Simplified): 讣告Chinese (Traditional): 訃聞Hindi: मृत्युलेखArabic: نَعْوَةBengali: শোকবার্তা - মৃত্যু সংবাদ (পত্রিকায়)Russian: некрологJapanese: 訃報Vietnamese: cáo phóKorean: 부고Turkish: ölüm ilanıUrdu: تعزیتی نوٹ - وفات نامہIndonesian: obituari - berita kematian
Example Sentences
The newspaper published an obituary for the famous writer.
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She asked not to have a formal obituary after her death.
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His obituary was full of stories from friends and colleagues.
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I read his obituary online this morning.
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The obituary mentioned his family and his work.
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Sometimes people write their own obituaries before they die.
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