Carcass/ˈkɑːrkəs/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Morbid Context Carcass is often used in contexts associated with death or the aftermath of hunting. Vultures circled above the carcass, waiting to feed. Pro Tip 2/3Not for Humans Unlike 'corpse' or 'body', 'carcass' is typically not used for human remains. Farmers found the carcass of a sheep, not a person. Pro Tip 3/3Food Industry Term 'Carcass' can also refer to the body of an animal when discussing meat production. The butcher examined the beef carcass before processing.