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Definition of embalmer

embalmer

/ɛmˈbɑːmər/
em · balm · er
Plural:embalmers
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• noun

1

A person, typically a trained mortuary professional, who treats dead bodies with chemicals, preservatives, or aromatic substances to prevent or delay decay.

Example

"The licensed embalmer carefully prepared the deceased for the open-casket viewing at the funeral home."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb embalm, which comes from Old French embaumer, literally meaning 'to put in balm'—referring to the historical use of aromatic resins and spices to preserve a corpse.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Embalmer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/embalmer
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