- pronunciation:
- uhrn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a large vase, usu. with a pedestal or base.
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| definition 2: |
a vase used to hold the ashes of a cremated person.
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| definition 3: |
a metal container with a spigot, used for making and serving tea, coffee, or the like.
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| related words: |
vessel |
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The words
urn and
earn (to receive as pay) sound alike but have different meanings.