An urnA large container, often decorative, for holding or serving items. is a large container. It can be used for serving hot drinks, or it can be a decorativeMade to look attractive rather than mainly to be useful. vase-likeResembling a vase in shape or appearance. container, often on a stand or with feet.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ɝrn/
Easy pronunciation: URN (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress is on the only syllable.
Use this pronunciation for the coffee-or-tea container sense, not the vase sense.
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Urn Meaning
a big container used to make or serve coffee or tea
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a large pot for making coffee or tea
Example: The hotel kept a hot coffee urn in the breakfast room.
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Other Meanings of Urn
Meaning 2
a large decorative vase, often on a stand or with feet
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a large vase that usually has a pedestal or feet
Example: An ancient stone urn stood in the garden.
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes confuse an urn with a vase, jar, or pot, but an urn usually has a more specific shape or use.
- Do not use urn for a funeral container unless that is the intended meaning in context; that is a different sense not shown in the source data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does urn mean?
An urn is a large container. It may be used for coffee or tea, or it may mean a decorative vase-like container with a base or feet.
What is the synonym of urn?
There are no strong general synonyms in the supplied data. The closest word for the decorative sense is vase, but it is not an exact substitute.
Is urn a noun?
Yes. In the supplied data, urn is a noun.
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