human remains

plural noun

: parts of the bodies of dead people

an area where ancient human remains have been found

Examples of human remains in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The mystery around a missing Southern California woman continues after authorities say human remains found near a 2,000-acre recreational area in northern San Diego County are not those of Angelica Brophy. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Excavations near the village of Kalluder e Vogel in the northern municipality of Zubin Potok, started in late July after the discovery of human remains there. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

The sheriff’s office conducted a large-scale excavation for Cheryl this year after eight cadaver dogs alerted to the possible presence of human remains in the same location. — Francie Ebert, NBC news, 12 Aug. 2026

During a search of the property in Nelson, investigators found a burn pile containing human remains, burned tires and animal bones. — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for human remains

• abstains
• alkanes
• attains
• biplanes
• bloodstains
• campaigns
• complains
• constrains
• contains
• demesnes
• detains
• disdains