mummy

noun
UK: /ˈmʌmi/
US: /ˈmʌmi/

  1. A dead body of a human or animal that has been prevented from decaying and preserved by special processes, especially in ancient Egypt.

    1. They found a mummy in the ancient tomb and it was very old.
    2. Archaeologists discovered a pharaoh's mummy carefully wrapped in linen inside the pyramid.

  2. An informal term for mother, used especially by young children.

    1. I want my mummy to read me a story before I go to sleep.
    2. Little Lily ran to her mummy when she scraped her knee playing in the park.

Synonyms

corpse mother mom
mummy transitive-verb

  1. To preserve a body by embalming and wrapping it in cloth, as was done in ancient Egypt.

    1. They used special salts to mummy the body for the afterlife.
    2. Ancient Egyptians believed they could mummy their dead to preserve them for eternity.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mummy" in English means: A dead body of a human or animal that has been prevented from decaying and preserved by special processes, especially in ancient Egypt., An informal term for mother, used especially by young children..

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

Synonyms for "mummy": corpse, mother, mom.

Example usage of "mummy": "They found a mummy in the ancient tomb and it was very old.". More examples on the page.