Synonyms for

Mummy

Verb / ˈmʌmi: / Another word for mummy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A dead body that has been preserved by chemicals or by being kept very dry.

Synonyms & similar words

mama mum mamma mommy mammy ma momma mom corpse remains skeleton bones cadaver body relic sarcophagus tomb coffin

Synonyms by register

Formal

cadaver remains corpse

Informal

stiff husk

Literary

shroud relic

Antonyms

living alive breathing animate vivacious vital

Common collocations

  • ancient mummy
  • Egyptian mummy
  • mummy unwrapping
  • mummy's curse
  • mummy dust
  • mummy case
  • mummy's tomb

Word family

noun mummy

Usage note

The word 'mummy' primarily refers to a preserved dead body, especially one from ancient Egypt. It can also be used informally to refer to one's mother.

Example sentences

  1. The museum had a display of ancient Egyptian mummies.
  2. The mummy was wrapped in bandages.
  3. Scientists studied the mummy to learn more about the past.
  4. The mummy's tomb was discovered by archaeologists.
  5. The mummy's remains were carefully transported to the museum.

Quotes

  • I don't know what a mummy is, but I'm pretty sure it's not a mommy that's gone bad. ~ Adam Rex
  • Once you're a mummy, you're always a mummy. ~ Rick Riordan
  • There's a mummy in my closet. It's giving me a fright. I'm going to tell my mother, and maybe she's all right. ~ Shel Silverstein

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