cadaver

noun

ca·​dav·​er kə-ˈda-vər 

: a dead body

especially : one intended for dissection

cadaveric

kə-ˈdav-rik 

-ˈda-və-

adjective

Synonyms of cadaver

• corpse

Examples of cadaver in a Sentence

medical students who train by using cadavers

Recent Examples on the Web

The search was helped by more resources and a cadaver dog, Matt Balcarras said. — CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

Other law enforcement officials responded to the scene, including the Vail Mountain Search and Rescue, which used cadaver dogs to help locate the remains. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026

Several searches covering approximately 110 acres have been conducted around Terrapin Trail Garage, using drones, cadaver dogs and dozens of first responders, according to police. — ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Sheriff’s cadaver dogs, deputies with shovels and a backhoe were seen at work. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from cadere to fall

First Known Use

circa 1500, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

cadaver

noun

ca·​dav·​er kə-ˈdav-ər 

: a dead body especially of a person : corpse

Medical Definition

cadaver

noun

ca·​dav·​er kə-ˈdav-ər 

plural cadavers also cadavera -ə-rə 

: a dead body

specifically : one intended for use in medical education or research

cadaveric

-(ə-)rik 

adjective