cenotaph

Everyday

1. A cenotaph is a monument built to remember people, especially soldiers, who died somewhere else and are buried elsewhere. tree →
2. The Cenotaph is the famous war memorial in Whitehall, London. tree →

In the lessons

In history and citizenship lessons pupils learn that on Remembrance Day (Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand) people lay wreaths of poppies at the cenotaph and keep a silence. Many towns have a cenotaph with the names of local soldiers. It tells the reader the place is for remembering and being quiet and respectful.

Examples

• We laid poppies at the cenotaph. tree →
• The names of local soldiers are carved on the cenotaph. tree →
• Everyone stood silent by the cenotaph. tree →
• The King laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in London. tree →
• Our town's cenotaph is in the middle of the square. tree →
• Scouts marched to the cenotaph for the service. tree →

Note

Pronounced «SEN-uh-taff». From Greek words meaning «empty tomb»: nobody is buried there. Behave quietly and respectfully at a memorial.