obits
/ˈoʊ.bɪts/
NOUN
1. The death of a person
The deaths or passing away of individuals.
1.1. Records or notices of deaths
Refers to published notices or records announcing the deaths of people, commonly found in newspaper obituary sections.
Synonyms
Examples
- In the newspaper, the obits section pays tribute to those who have recently passed away.
Related Words
- memorials
- tributes
- eulogies
- epitaphs
- inscriptions
- hic jacets
- testimonials
NOUN
2. Religious services for deceased people
Masses or other religious services held for the souls of people who have died.
2.1. Funeral or memorial services
Refers to religious ceremonies or services held in remembrance of deceased individuals.
Synonyms
- memorials
Related Words
- eulogies
- tributes
- obituaries
NOUN
3. Records of people's deaths
Written or published accounts documenting the deaths of individuals, sometimes including information about their lives and achievements.
3.1. Obituaries and death records
Refers to written accounts of deceased individuals, commonly published in newspapers or online to announce their deaths and commemorate their lives.
Synonyms
- obituaries
- necrologies
- epitaphs
Examples
- Families often provide meaningful anecdotes in the obits to celebrate the lives of their loved ones.
- The journalist carefully crafted the obits to capture the essence of each individual's legacy.
Related Words
- inscriptions
- memorials
- eulogies
- tributes
- testimonials
- hic jacets