Synonyms of carcass

carcass

noun

ˈkär-kəs 

as in corpse

a dead body

the carcass of a squirrel that had been run over

Synonyms & Similar Words

• corpse
• remains
• bones
• relics
• cadaver
• stiff
• corpus
• ashes
• corse
• carrion
• deceased
• carnage
• decedent
• mummy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of carcass

After the impact, a juvenile orca is seen eating some of the smaller pieces of the fish, while the adults eat from the remaining carcass. — Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 23 July 2026

There was an audible sound upon impact as the carcass fragmented and bits of flesh dispersed in the water. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 July 2026

The whale then lets go, before another orca rams into the sunfish carcass at a high speed. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026

Inspectors instructed the manager of the long-standing corner diner in the city’s Lakeview neighborhood to remove all roach carcasses and to tightly seal the bottom of the main door and basement door to prevent more pests from entering. — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026