mort

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈmȯrt 

1

: a note sounded on a hunting horn when a deer is killed

2

: killing sense 1

mort

2 of 2

noun (2)

: a great quantity or number

Examples of mort in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Here, there is no petite mort or grande mort, just Thanatos and Eros high-fiving each other on the Yorkshire Dales. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026

The Death and Love of Claude Lanzmann (La mort et l’amour de Claude Lanzmann) is written, produced and directed by Adam Benzine, co-produced by Kimberley Warner, and executive produced by Nick Fraser (Man on Wire). — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2025

La petite mort is a French term that refers to the moment after orgasm. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025

And if the big mort is near, maybe some petite mort is in order. — Margaret Lyons, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025

Though the film is an existential crisis saga about a man’s toxic relationship with his omnipotent mother, Aster crafts a literal depiction of la petite mort. — Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 31 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

probably alteration of Middle English mot horn note, from Anglo-French, word, horn note — more at mot

Noun (2)

perhaps back-formation from mortal entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1694, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mort

• bort
• corte
• court
• dort
• fort
• norte
• ort
• port
• porte
• quart
• short
• snort