carcass
2 synonyms for carcass, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The dead body of an animal.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
carcase
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman carcois, related to Old French charcois — the exact roots further back are uncertain.
Full origin of carcass →Frequently asked questions
What does “carcass” mean?
The word “carcass” means the dead body of an animal. In plain terms, a dead body (usually an animal's), or the bare skeleton/frame of something.
How do you pronounce “carcass”?
“Carcass” is pronounced KAH-kuhs (/ˈkɑɹkəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “carcass” in a sentence?
Here is “carcass” used in a sentence: “Vultures circled above the carcass in the desert.”
What is another word for “carcass”?
Words with a similar meaning to “carcass” include corpse.
What part of speech is “carcass”?
“Carcass” is a noun.
Where does the word “carcass” come from?
The word “carcass” comes from Old French. From Anglo-Norman carcois, related to Old French charcois — the exact roots further back are uncertain.
Is “carcass” a common word?
“Carcass” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “carcass” have?
“Carcass” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the dead body of an animal.
