Definition

1. Noun:
   • A corpse; the physical remains of a deceased human being or animal: "dead body" refers specifically to the lifeless physical form after death. It emphasizes the material aspect separate from the living person or creature.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The police discovered a dead body in the abandoned building.
  • Forensic scientists examined the dead body for clues.
  • It is a solemn duty to respect a dead body.

Advanced Usage

• "to dispose of a dead body": to get rid of or bury a corpse.
  • The criminals tried to dispose of the dead body in the river.
• "identification of a dead body": the process of determining the identity of a corpse.
  • Dental records were used for the identification of the dead body.

Variants and Related Words

• Body (n): Can refer to a living or dead physical structure. "Dead body" specifies the state.
  • They buried the body after the funeral. (Context clarifies if living or dead.)
• Cadaver (n): A formal term, often used in medical or scientific contexts, for a dead human body.
  • Medical students study anatomy using cadavers.
• Corpse (n): A synonym for a dead body, especially of a human.
  • The corpse was taken to the morgue.

Synonyms

• Corpse: A dead body, especially of a human.
• Remains: Often used as a more respectful or formal term for a dead body.
• Cadaver: A dead human body used for scientific study.

Related Phrases

• Dead body disposal: The act or method of getting rid of a corpse.
• Dead body found: A common phrase in news reports about the discovery of a corpse.

Related Idioms

(Note: There are few common idioms using the exact phrase "dead body." It is typically used in literal contexts.) - To be a dead body: (Informal/Slang) To be extremely tired or defeated. - After the marathon, I was a dead body. (This is an idiomatic extension, not the primary definition.)

Noun

1. a natural object consisting of a dead animal or person
   • they found the body in the lake