mor·tu·ary
ˈmȯr-chə-ˌwer-ē 
-chü-ˌer-
1
: of or relating to the burial of the dead
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of death
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Adjective
the huge department store's mortuary atmosphere in its sad, last weeks of operation
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Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 12 June 2024
Jonathan Michael, a former NHS chief executive who led the inquiry, ultimately recommended surveillance cameras be installed in the mortuary and post-mortem room, and that non-mortuary workers and contractors be accompanied to the mortuary by another staff member.
—Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2023
Mike Winters,gene Kim, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024
Kells Irish Pub 1916 Post Alley Formerly the E.R. Butterworth & Son mortuary, this pub in Pike Place Market is known for ghost sightings, including apparitions of a young girl and a man in suspenders and a newsboy hat.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
This is the first time that the physical remains of twins have been identified specifically in an ancient Maya sacrificial or mortuary context.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 12 June 2024
Jonathan Michael, a former NHS chief executive who led the inquiry, ultimately recommended surveillance cameras be installed in the mortuary and post-mortem room, and that non-mortuary workers and contractors be accompanied to the mortuary by another staff member.
—Lawrence Richard, Fox News, 29 Nov. 2023
Noun
If the body has suffered an injury, Sweeney will suture the wound together, then use mortuary wax and cosmetics to smooth it over.
—Mike Winters,gene Kim, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2024
Kells Irish Pub 1916 Post Alley Formerly the E.R. Butterworth & Son mortuary, this pub in Pike Place Market is known for ghost sightings, including apparitions of a young girl and a man in suspenders and a newsboy hat.
—Christine Clarridge, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Mortuary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mortuary. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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mortuary
1 of 2 noun
mor·tu·ary
ˈmȯr-chə-ˌwer-ē
plural mortuaries
: a place in which the bodies of the dead are kept until burial
especially
: funeral home
mortuary
2 of 2 adjective
: of or relating to death or burial of the dead
Medical Definition
mortuary
1 of 2 adjective
mor·tu·ary
ˈmȯr-chə-ˌwer-ē
1
: of or relating to the burial of the dead
2
: of, relating to, or characteristic of death
mortuary
2 of 2 noun
plural mortuaries
: a place in which dead bodies are kept and prepared for burial or cremation
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