deathcare

adjective

death·​care ˈdeth-ˌker How to pronounce deathcare (audio)
: of, relating to, or providing products or services for the burial or cremation of the dead
the deathcare industry

Word History

First Known Use

1987, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deathcare was in 1987

Dictionary Entries Near deathcare

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“Deathcare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deathcare. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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