morgue
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /mɔrɡ/ · UK /mɔːɡ/
morgue means: A room or building where dead bodies are kept before burial or examination.
noun
DEAD BODY STORAGEB2
A room or building where dead bodies are kept before burial or examination.
- The body was taken to the morgue.
- Her brother went to the morgue to identify him.
- The hospital's new morgue has better cooling equipment.
Questions about morgue
What does morgue mean?
A room or building where dead bodies are kept before burial or examination.
What is morgue in other languages?
Türkçe: morg · Español: morgue · Français: morgue · Deutsch: Leichenhalle · Italiano: obitorio · 日本語: 遺体安置所
How do you pronounce morgue?
In American English /mɔrɡ/; in British English /mɔːɡ/.
How do you use morgue in a sentence?
The body was taken to the morgue. Her brother went to the morgue to identify him.
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