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obituary

English → English

noun//əˈbɪtʃuəri//

(media) A notice of a person's death, usually published in a newspaper, often including a short biography; death notice

The local newspaper published a moving obituary for the town's longest-serving doctor, who passed away last week.

(English) The local newspaper published a moving obituary for the town's longest-serving doctor, who passed away last week.

Historians often look through old obituaries to find genealogical information about families from the 19th century.

(English) Historians often look through old obituaries to find genealogical information about families from the 19th century.

Entry ID: en:en:obituary · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary