mortician

noun

mor·​ti·​cian mȯr-ˈti-shən How to pronounce mortician (audio)

Examples of mortician in a Sentence

the mortician will take care of all of the arrangements for the funeral
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Word History

Etymology

Latin mort-, mors death

First Known Use

1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mortician was in 1895

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“Mortician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mortician. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

mortician

noun
mor·​ti·​cian mȯr-ˈtish-ən How to pronounce mortician (audio)

Medical Definition

mortician

noun
mor·​ti·​cian mȯr-ˈtish-ən How to pronounce mortician (audio)
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