deadhouse

noun
UK: /ˈdedˌhaʊs/
US: /ˈdedˌhaʊs/

  1. A building or room used for the temporary storage of dead bodies before burial or cremation

    1. The deadhouse was cold and dark this night.
    2. Local people told the story about deadhouse with mysterious shadows inside.

Synonyms

morgue mortuary

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "deadhouse" is /ˈdedˌhaʊs/ in British English and /ˈdedˌhaʊs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "deadhouse": morgue, mortuary.

Example usage of "deadhouse": "The deadhouse was cold and dark this night.". More examples on the page.