mortuary
word
/ˈmɔɹtʃuˌɛɹi/
/mˈɔːtjuːəɹˌi/
Definition
A mortuary is a place where dead bodies are kept, usually before a funeral or burial. It is also called a morgue.
Usage & Nuances
"Mortuary" is formal and often used in medical or legal contexts. In casual conversation, "morgue" is also common, especially in films or news. Don't confuse with "crematorium" (where bodies are cremated) or "funeral home" (where services are held).
Spanish: morgue - depósito de cadáveresPortuguese (BR): necrotério - morguePortuguese (PT): morgue - câmara mortuáriaChinese (Simplified): 太平间 - 停尸房Chinese (Traditional): 太平間 - 停屍房Hindi: मुर्दाघरArabic: دار الجنائز - المشرحةBengali: মরচুয়ারি - মর্গRussian: моргJapanese: 死体安置所 - モルグVietnamese: nhà xác - nhà lạnhKorean: 영안실Turkish: morg - ölühaneUrdu: مردہ خانہIndonesian: kamar mayat - kamar jenazah
Example Sentences
The hospital has a mortuary in the basement.
basic
Families visited the mortuary to say goodbye.
basic
Bodies are kept in the mortuary before burial.
basic
She had to go to the mortuary to identify her relative.
natural
Working in a mortuary is not an easy job.
natural
The accident victims were taken directly to the mortuary.
natural