Hearse (Noun)
Meaning
A vehicle for carrying a coffin to a church or a cemetery; formerly drawn by horses but now usually a motor vehicle.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The hearse arrived at the cemetery just as the mourners did, ready to carry the deceased to their final resting place.
- In the past, the hearse was a majestic sight, drawn by black horses with plumes on their heads, but now it was a more modest vehicle.
- A long procession followed the hearse as it made its way through the quiet streets to the church.
- The family chose a elaborate hearse with velvet drapes and golden accents to honor their loved one.
- As the hearse drove by, people on the sidewalk stood at attention, out of respect for the deceased and their family.