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Mortuary Definition & Meaning

mortuary
adjective
  1. of or relating to or characteristic of death
  2. of or relating to a funeral
noun
  1. a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation

"Mortuary" in song lyrics

See how mortuary is used in real songs:

  • "than in the cemetary and the mortuary"
    Brotha Lynch Hung — Situation on Dirty
  • "me and mary to the mortuary"
    Coolio — Mary Jane (I'm in Love With)
  • "And step into my world - at the mortuary"
    Dirty f/ Twist, Wickett — Thou Shall Not Kill

Usage tips for "mortuary"

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Frequently asked questions

What does mortuary mean?
of or relating to or characteristic of death of or relating to a funeral a building (or room) where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation
What part of speech is mortuary?
Mortuary is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does mortuary have?
Mortuary has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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