inscription

as in epitaph
something said or written about someone to remember their life The inscription on the urn read "Loving Father, Husband, and Brother."

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Examples Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of inscription Hieroglyphic inscriptions indicate the king who was likely responsible for the construction of the pylon: Ptolemy VIII. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024 Hieroglyphic inscriptions showed that the king Ptolemy VIII, who ruled during the 2nd century BCE, was responsible for the decoration and likely the construction of the pylon. Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 27 Nov. 2024 Its funny inscription gives the spooky setting a lighthearted edge. Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 15 Oct. 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 See all Example Sentences for inscription 

Thesaurus Entries Near inscription

Cite this Entry

“Inscription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscription. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on inscription

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!