corpse
[ˈkoːps]
[ˈkɔːps]
[ˈkɔɹps]
A corpse is a dead body.
When we talk about a corpse, we usually do so in a formal or medical way. For example, doctors might discuss a patient's condition after they've passed away, or police officers might investigate the scene of a death to determine what happened. In these cases, the word "corpse" is used quite literally – it simply means the body of someone who has died.
How common is "corpse"?
Word corpse is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
Definitions
noun
A dead body.
Example: Drive over the [expletive] corpses! Or we're not letting you in!
verb
(of an actor) To lose control during a performance and laugh uncontrollably.
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