corpse
noun
a dead body, usually of a human being.
corpses
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pluralof corpse.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Ebola spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids, and victims’ corpses are highly infectious, according to the WHO.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Khanal also called for forensic testing kits to identify corpses and freezer units to store them, saying bodies that have been in water could decompose at a faster rate.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Families in eastern Congo traditionally wash and bury their dead themselves, but the corpses of Ebola victims are highly infectious.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Still, even when dealing with corpses, Walker’s characters can deftly deliver a one-liner or a bad pun when the mood needs lightening; she doesn’t really think along drama versus comedy lines.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
“Aye, you’ve shared your salt pork and porridge, and you’ve thrown us some black rags to keep us warm. Rags the wildlings would have taken off your corpses if I had not come north.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
