embalm
What is another word for embalm? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Verb — To embalm a body is to treat it with preservatives so that it does not decompose.
We haven't recorded synonyms for embalm yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
How to use embalm
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
embalm the body
embalmed remains
embalming process
It is a formal, technical word mostly used in funeral and medical contexts.
Etymology
Embalm came into English as the Middle English word enbawmen, which came from Middle French embaumer, developed in turn from Old French embasmer, itself related to the word balm.
Full origin of embalm →Frequently asked questions
What does it mean to embalm someone?
It means treating a dead body with preservatives so it does not decompose.
Who embalms bodies?
Trained professionals such as undertakers or morticians usually carry out embalming.
How do you pronounce embalm?
In standard British English it is said as im-BAHM, with a silent l; some American speakers pronounce the l instead.
