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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Sometimes known as "Doctor Death", he became famous for developing a technique called plastination, by which fluids and fatty tissue in corpses are replaced by rubber and polymers.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
In some cases, relatives flee homes when a family member dies, without informing authorities, leaving highly infectious corpses unattended for days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
"Loved ones are throwing themselves at the bodies, touching the corpses... while organising mourning rituals bringing together loads of people", Jean Marie Ezadri, a civil society leader in Ituri, told AFP last week.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
A preliminary investigation shows it may be a case of an "unlawful disposal of unclaimed corpses", it added.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2026
The maester's ravens were paying court to some of the corpses, while the crows from the broken tower attended others.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
