First Known Use: 14th century
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urn
noun \ˈərn\
: a container that is often shaped like a vase with a closed top and that is used to hold the ashes of someone who has been cremated
: a closed container with a faucet near the bottom which is used to serve hot drinks
Full Definition of URN
1
: a vessel that is typically an ornamental vase on a pedestal and that is used for various purposes (as preserving the ashes of the dead after cremation)
2
: a closed vessel usually with a spigot for serving a hot beverage <a coffee urn>
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Origin of URN
Middle English urne, from Latin urna
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urn
noun \ˈərn\
Definition of URN for Kids
1
: a container usually in the form of a vase resting on a stand
2
: a closed container with a faucet used for serving a hot beverage <a coffee urn>
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