Hearses Meaning in English
word · lemma: hearse
ˈhɝs
HUR-siz
hˈɜːsɪz
HUR-siz
Definition
A hearse is a large vehicle used to carry a coffin to a funeral or burial.
Usage & Nuances
'Hearse' is formal and mainly used in contexts relating to funerals. The plural 'hearses' is uncommon but may appear when referring to multiple vehicles in a procession. Not used for live passengers, only for transporting coffins.
Spanish: carro fúnebrePortuguese (BR): carro funerárioPortuguese (PT): carro funerárioChinese (Simplified): 灵车Chinese (Traditional): 靈車Hindi: शव वाहनArabic: عربة نقل الموتىBengali: শববাহী গাড়িRussian: катафалкиJapanese: 霊柩車Vietnamese: xe tangKorean: 영구차Turkish: cenaze arabalarıUrdu: جنازہ گاڑیاںIndonesian: mobil jenazah
Example Sentences
Two black hearses waited outside the church.
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The hearses formed a line during the funeral procession.
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All the hearses were decorated with flowers.
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We saw several hearses passing by on our way to the cemetery.
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After the service, the hearses slowly drove away, leading the family to the grave site.
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It’s rare to see so many hearses together unless there’s a big state funeral.
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