resting place: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal, Literary, Euphemistic
Quick answer
What does “resting place” mean?
A place where someone or something lies, stops, or is placed, typically after death or a journey.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A place where someone or something lies, stops, or is placed, typically after death or a journey.
Any location where one finds peace, respite, or a temporary halt; a final or interim destination.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in core meaning or usage. Slightly more prevalent in UK formal/religious contexts.
Connotations
Strong connotation of finality, peace, and respect in both variants.
Frequency
Low-to-medium frequency in both; more common in written than spoken English.
Grammar
How to Use “resting place” in a Sentence
[determiner] + resting place + [prepositional phrase (for/of)]verb (find/become/choose) + [determiner] + resting placeVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “resting place” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- The knight was laid to rest.
American English
- They will rest the remains there.
adverb
British English
- She gazed restingly at the horizon.
American English
- He sat down, resting his feet on the stool.
adjective
British English
- The resting lion was a majestic sight.
American English
- We found a resting spot by the trail.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare. Might be used metaphorically for a project's conclusion or an asset's storage.
Academic
Used in archaeology, history, and literature studies to refer to burial sites.
Everyday
Used formally when discussing death, burial, or the end of a long journey.
Technical
Used in forensic science, archaeology, and funeral services.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “resting place”
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “resting place”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “resting place”
- Using it casually for a nap spot (e.g., 'the sofa is my resting place').
- Misspelling as 'restingplace' (it is an open compound noun).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it can be used for objects or animals (e.g., 'the wreck's final resting place'), but its most common and potent use is for human remains.
'Resting place' is a more formal, gentle, and often respectful euphemism. 'Grave' is the standard, direct term. 'Resting place' can also be metaphorical or refer to non-burial contexts.
It is highly unusual and potentially confusing or humorous. For a living person, use 'resting spot' or similar.
It is a two-word open compound noun: 'resting place'. It is not hyphenated.
A place where someone or something lies, stops, or is placed, typically after death or a journey.
Resting place is usually formal, literary, euphemistic in register.
Resting place: in British English it is pronounced /ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “Find one's final resting place.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of a 'place' where you can finally 'rest' – it's where a journey, or a life, comes to a peaceful stop.
Conceptual Metaphor
DEATH IS REST / A JOURNEY IS A PATH WITH STOPS
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'resting place' LEAST likely to be used?