resting place
noun
1
: a place where people can stop and rest
We found a good resting place by the side of the trail.
2
: a place where someone is buried
her final/last resting place
3
: a place where something has been put
The monument was moved to a new resting place.
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This Ferm Living set takes the guesswork out of pairing the right spoon with its resting place.
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Mina Dragani,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Based on computer simulations, the researchers conclude that wave heights of around 50 meters lasting around 90 seconds were needed to dislodge it from its origin and move it to its resting place.
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Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
The island itself has a rich history, starting a millennium ago with a monastery and a resting place for pilgrims.
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
7 May 2026
The aircraft was salvaged from its resting place at Costa Rica’s San Jose airport.
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Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2026
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Mina Dragani,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026
Based on computer simulations, the researchers conclude that wave heights of around 50 meters lasting around 90 seconds were needed to dislodge it from its origin and move it to its resting place.
—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
The island itself has a rich history, starting a millennium ago with a monastery and a resting place for pilgrims.
—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
7 May 2026
The aircraft was salvaged from its resting place at Costa Rica’s San Jose airport.
—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for resting place
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“Resting place.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resting%20place. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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