resting place

noun
UK: /ˈrestɪŋ pleɪs/
US: /ˈrestɪŋ pleɪs/

  1. A place where someone or something rests or is buried.

    1. The cemetery is a quiet resting place.
    2. The weary traveler finally found a resting place under the old oak tree after a long journey.

  2. A final place of burial; a grave or tomb.

    1. This garden will be her final resting place.
    2. The ancient pyramid served as the pharaoh's elaborate resting place, filled with treasures and guarded secrets.

  3. A temporary location for relaxation or inactivity.

    1. The park bench was a nice resting place.
    2. After hiking up the steep hill, we appreciated the flat rock as a comfortable resting place.

Synonyms

grave tomb memorial retreat haven oasis

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "resting place" in English means: A place where someone or something rests or is buried., A final place of burial; a grave or tomb., A temporary location for relaxation or inactivity..

The phonetic transcription of "resting place" is /ˈrestɪŋ pleɪs/ in British English and /ˈrestɪŋ pleɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "resting place": grave, tomb, memorial, retreat, haven, oasis.

Example usage of "resting place": "The cemetery is a quiet resting place.". More examples on the page.