graveside

noun

grave·​side ˈgrāv-ˌsīd How to pronounce graveside (audio)
: the area beside a grave
at graveside

Examples of graveside in a Sentence

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Phillip Rogers said the family plans to have a small graveside service. — Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 8 Aug. 2025 After the service, butterflies were released at the graveside. — J.m. Banks november 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Nov. 2025 Lara turned and left the graveside when the rain came down heavy, apologising to everyone that Josh needed feeding. — Literary Hub, 3 Oct. 2025 But, as supporters from both clubs come together at Johnson’s renovated graveside on Tuesday, there is a long-overdue appreciation and celebration of an unsung trailblazer. — James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for graveside

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of graveside was in 1838

Rhymes for graveside

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“Graveside.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graveside. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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