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corpse

[kɔːps]

corpse Definition

a dead body, especially of a human being rather than an animal.

Using corpse: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "corpse" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The police found a corpse in the abandoned building.

  • Example

    The smell of the decaying corpse was overwhelming.

  • Example

    The movie was about a detective trying to solve a murder case involving a missing corpse.

corpse Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for corpse

Phrases with corpse

  • to bring someone back to life from the dead

    Example

    In the story, the witch raised a corpse from the graveyard.

  • corpse bride

    a female ghost or spirit that is said to haunt graveyards and other burial sites

    Example

    The legend of the corpse bride has been passed down for generations in this town.

  • a person who appears to be alive but is actually dead inside, often due to depression or other mental health issues

    Example

    After the loss of his wife, he felt like a walking corpse, going through the motions of life without really living it.

Origins of corpse

from Old French 'cors', from Latin 'corpus'

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Summary: corpse in Brief

'Corpse' [kɔːps] refers to a dead body, usually of a human. It can be used in various contexts, such as crime scenes, horror stories, and medical examinations. Examples include 'The police found a corpse in the abandoned building.' and 'The movie was about a detective trying to solve a murder case involving a missing corpse.' Phrases like 'raise a corpse' and 'walking corpse' add supernatural or metaphorical elements to the term.