Obit (Noun)
Meaning
A notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The obit in the newspaper was for a famous actor who had passed away the week before.
- The family checked online to see if the obit had been posted yet for their loved one.
- After getting the news of her passing, they immediately wrote an obit to share with friends and family.
- Her friends were mentioned in the obit as those who would be attending her funeral.
- The reporter specialized in writing concise and compassionate obits for local residents who had passed away.