mortuary

• Относящийся к смерти или погребению; используемый для описания места, где хранят тела умерших до захоронения или кремации.

Relating to death or burial; used to describe a place where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation.

1. Relating to deathC1formal

   Of or relating to or characteristic of death.

   Похоронный

   • The mortuary rituals of the ancient civilization were complex.
   • He studied mortuary practices across different cultures.
   • The room had a mortuary stillness that made everyone uncomfortable.

   Synonymsdeathlyfunerealmortal

   Antonymsaliveanimatelivingvital

2. Relating to funeralsC1formal

   Of or relating to a funeral or the preparation of the dead for burial.

   Похоронный

   • The mortuary chapel was decorated with white flowers.
   • She works in the mortuary science field.
   • Mortuary customs vary greatly around the world.

   Synonymsburialfuneralsepulchral

• Существительное, обозначающее здание или помещение, где хранятся тела умерших перед захоронением или кремацией.

A noun referring to a building or room where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation.

1. Place for deceased bodiesB2formal

   A facility or room where dead bodies are stored and prepared for burial or cremation.

   Морг

   • The body was taken to the mortuary for examination.
   • She works as a technician at the city mortuary.
   • The family visited the mortuary to identify the deceased.

   Synonymsfuneral homefuneral parlormorgue