mummy
/ˈmʌmi/
B1 · Intermediate★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
a dead body from ancient Egypt that was wrapped in cloth to keep it from rotting.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation📚Academic Writing
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“We saw a real mummy at the museum yesterday.”
“That horror movie about a mummy scared me as a kid.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
An embalmed human or animal corpse wrapped in linen bandages for burial, especially as practised by the ancient Egyptians and some Native American tribes.
Related Words
Synonyms:
corpseremains
Word Family:
mummifymummification