noun
The end of a person's or animal's life.
Her death shocked everyone.
The police are investigating his death.
Common phrases & grammar
sudden death · natural death · death certificate · early death
someone's death
the death of someone
American English
How to pronounce death
nounB1Very common word
DEHTH
/dɛθ/
One syllable.
The end of a person's or animal's life.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
noun
The complete end of something, such as a relationship, activity, or hope.
The scandal caused the death of the company.
Many people saw this as the death of their dream.
Common phrases & grammar
the death of a relationship · the death of an industry
the death of + a relationship, activity, or idea
something's death
Useful expressions
The legal punishment of killing someone who has been found guilty of a very serious crime.
Several states still allow the death penalty.
The number of people who have died in an accident, war, or disaster.
The death toll rose after the storm.
Extremely bored.
I was bored to death during the long meeting.