Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
morgue
noun
/mɔːrɡ/
Definition
A morgue is a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or before their burial.
Examples
- The detective visited the morgue to examine the body of the victim.
- After a long week of tedious meetings, the office felt like a morgue.
Meaning
The term can also refer to a situation in which a person’s work seems lifeless or dull, akin to a state of inertia.
Synonyms
- dead house
- mortuary
- dissection room
