B2nounmediasociety
US/əˈbɪtʃ.u.er.i/
UK/əˈbɪtʃ.ʊ.ər.i/
a piece of writing in a newspaper about a person who has just died, telling the story of their life
In context
I read his obituary in the newspaper this morning.
The famous singer’s obituary filled two whole pages.
She wrote the obituary for her grandmother and read it aloud.
Words that go with obituary
verb + noun
- write an obituaryA journalist wrote an obituary for the poet.
- publish an obituaryThe paper published an obituary on Monday.
noun + noun
- newspaper obituaryThe newspaper obituary mentioned her charity work.
- obituary pageHe reads the obituary page every day.
- obituary noticeThe family placed an obituary notice online.
noun + preposition
- obituary ofThe obituary of the senator praised his honesty.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
obituary newsCorrect: obituary