morgue
word
Definition
A morgue is a place where dead bodies are kept, usually temporarily, especially so they can be identified or examined. It is commonly found in hospitals or in forensic and legal contexts.
Usage & Nuances
This is a formal, medical, or forensic noun, not an everyday casual word. In ordinary speech, people may say 'the hospital morgue'; do not confuse it with 'funeral home' or 'cemetery', which are different places.
Example Sentences
The body was taken to the morgue after the accident.
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The hospital has a small morgue in the basement.
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Police asked him to come to the morgue to identify the man.
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I never thought I'd have to go to the morgue, but they needed a family member there.
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They said the morgue was closed for the night, so we had to wait until morning.
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In crime shows, the morgue always looks colder and darker than it really is.
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