requiem

noun
UK: /ˈrekwiəm/
US: /ˈrekwiəm/

  1. A mass for the dead, often including music.

    1. The requiem was beautiful and sad.
    2. The choir performed a moving requiem for the victims of the tragedy, honoring their lives.

  2. A song, poem, or service for the dead.

    1. He composed a requiem for his friend.
    2. Her touching poem served as a requiem for her lost childhood dreams, expressing deep sorrow.

  3. An act of remembrance or tribute.

    1. The memorial was a requiem of sorts.
    2. The documentary became a poignant requiem for a way of life that was rapidly disappearing from the region.

Synonyms

dirge elegy lament threnody

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "requiem" in English means: A mass for the dead, often including music., A song, poem, or service for the dead., An act of remembrance or tribute..

The phonetic transcription of "requiem" is /ˈrekwiəm/ in British English and /ˈrekwiəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "requiem": dirge, elegy, lament, threnody.

Example usage of "requiem": "The requiem was beautiful and sad.". More examples on the page.