1. plural of corpse; dead bodies, especially of human beings

Examples

• The battlefield was littered with corpses after the war.
• Forensic scientists examined the corpses to determine the cause of death.
• The cemetery workers respectfully handled the corpses during the burial process.
• Ancient Egyptian corpses were often mummified to preserve them.
• The detective discovered two corpses in the abandoned warehouse.
• Medical students study corpses to learn human anatomy.