urn

noun

ˈərn 

1

: a vessel that is typically an ornamental vase on a pedestal and that is used for various purposes (such as preserving the ashes of the dead after cremation)

2

: a closed vessel usually with a spigot for serving a hot beverage

a coffee urn

Examples of urn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Stunning stat: When filled with water, the urn on display weighs as much as two Ford F-150 pickups, according to the Houston Chronicle. —Shafaq Patel, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025

With just one boundary needed to reclaim the urn, Thomson edged Ian Botham. —Tim Ellis, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024

There are a few places where Shannon's family leaves the urn behind. —Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024

In addition to the funerary object, officials recovered bronze vessels used for banquets, and eight ancient urns decorated with art and inscriptions. —Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English urne, from Latin urna

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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urn

noun

ˈərn 

1

: a container that has the form of a vase on a base and often is used for keeping the ashes of the dead

2

: a closed vessel usually with a faucet for serving a hot beverage

coffee urn