mortuary

noun
UK: /ˈmɔː.tʃʊ.əri/
US: /ˈmɔːr.tʃu.eri/

  1. A place where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation.

    1. The mortuary is next to the cemetery.
    2. The family viewed the body at the mortuary before the funeral service.

Synonyms

funeral home morgue
mortuary adjective

  1. Relating to death or funerals.

    1. He works in the mortuary business.
    2. The mortuary practices of some cultures are quite elaborate and fascinating.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "mortuary" is /ˈmɔː.tʃʊ.əri/ in British English and /ˈmɔːr.tʃu.eri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mortuary": funeral home, morgue.

Example usage of "mortuary": "The mortuary is next to the cemetery.". More examples on the page.