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Meaning of condolence

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

condolence

Pronunciation:/kənˈdoʊləns/

noun

Definitions

  1. Comfort, support or sympathy.

    Example: There was not much to do after the accident but offer what condolence I could.

  2. (usually in the plural) An expression of comfort, support, or sympathy offered to the family and friends of somebody who has died.

    Example: I sent her a card expressing my condolences after her mother passed away.