Here is the requested information on "obits":
Parts of Speech
Noun
Definitions
- Short for obituaries, notices of death in a newspaper or online publication.
Pronunciations
- US: /ˈoʊ.bɪts/
- UK: /ˈəʊ.bɪts/
Origin and Usage
The word "obits" is a shortened form of "obituaries," which originated in the late 18th century from the Latin word "obitus," meaning "death." The term "obits" is commonly used in newspapers and online publications to refer to notices of death, typically including biographical information about the deceased.
Synonyms
- Obituaries
- Death notices
- Memorials
Related Words
- Obese
- Obits
- Object
- Observe
- Obese
Example Sentences
- The local newspaper publishes obits every day.
- She read the obits to see if anyone she knew had passed away.
- He wrote his own obit before he died.