Meaning of the word urn in English
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urn
US /ɝːn/
UK /ɝːn/
Noun
1.
a tall, rounded vase with a stem and base, used as an ornamental container or for storing the ashes of a cremated person
Example:
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The ancient urn was displayed in the museum.
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His ashes were placed in a beautiful ceramic urn.
2.
a large metal container with a tap, in which tea or coffee is made and kept hot
Example:
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The coffee urn was ready for the guests.
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We need to refill the tea urn.
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