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urn Synonyms

Another word for urn

Choosing another word for urn 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 tall, rounded vase with a base and often a stem, specifically used for preserving the ashes of a cremated person.

Usage Example

"After the cremation ceremony, the family placed her grandfather's brass vessel in a designated niche at the columbarium."

Strong
vessel
vase
Weak
receptacle
amphora

• noun (Context 2)

A large metal container equipped with a spigot, used for boiling water or brewing and serving hot beverages like coffee or tea.

Usage Example

"The hotel staff set up a large silver coffee samovar in the lobby for the conference attendees."

Strong
samovar
Weak
dispenser
boiler

• Nearby Words

urinate
urination
urine
urn
urn plant
uromastyx
ursa

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