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headstone Synonyms

Another word for headstone

Choosing another word for headstone depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A slab of stone set up at the head of a grave, typically inscribed with the name of the deceased, dates of birth and death, and an epitaph.

Usage Example

"Moss and lichen had slowly grown over the carved lettering on the old granite gravestone."

Strongest
gravestone
tombstone
grave marker
Strong
monument

• noun (Context 2)

A principal stone in the foundation or arch of a building, such as a cornerstone or keystone.

Usage Example

"The masons carefully hoisted the carved cornerstone into position at the apex of the stone arch."

Strongest
cornerstone
Strong
keystone
foundation stone
capstone

Opposites of headstone

The opposite of headstone shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

footstone
See all opposites of headstone

• Nearby Words

headshrinker
headspace
headstander
headstone
headstrong
headteacher
headwaiter

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Headstone. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/headstone
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