plural noun
The ends of the lives of two or more people or animals.
The accident caused five deaths.
The deaths of the two hikers shocked the town.
American English
How to pronounce deaths
nounB1Very common word
DEHTHS
/dɛθs/
One syllable.
Form of death
The ends of the lives of two or more people or animals.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
The complete ends of two or more things, such as relationships, activities, or hopes.
The deaths of several local industries hurt the town's economy.
The deaths of old traditions can change a community.
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.