urn

BrE /ɜːn/ AmE /ɜrn/

noun en → es

1 CONTAINER [singular] C1

a large container with a narrow neck, used for storing ashes after someone has been cremated or for holding wine in ancient times

urna, recipiente funerario

Collocations cremation urn

  • The urn was placed in the family mausoleum.

    La urna fue colocada en el mausoleo familiar.

2 ANCIENT [singular] C1

an ancient container used for storing wine or water, often made of pottery and found in archaeological sites

recipient antiguo

Collocations ancient urn

  • Archaeologists discovered an ancient urn at the site.

    Los arqueólogos descubrieron un recipiente antiguo en el sitio.

3 NETWORK [singular] B2

a server or system that acts as a central point for sending and receiving messages in a computer network

servidor de correo, servidor de red

Collocations email server

  • The company's email system uses an urn to manage messages.

    El sistema de correo electrónico de la empresa utiliza un servidor para gestionar los mensajes.