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tombstone

Syllabification: (tomb·stone)
Pronunciation: /ˈto͞omˌstōn/
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Definition of tombstone

noun

  • 1a large, flat inscribed stone standing or laid over a grave.
  • 2 (also tombstone advertisement or tombstone ad) an advertisement listing the underwriters or firms associated with a new issue of securities.

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