Definition of "death" in English

noun

1. The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, nonliving state.

   • My grandfather died a violent death, which saddened the whole family.

2. (often capitalized) The personification of death as a (usually male) hooded figure with a scythe; the Grim Reaper.

   • When death walked in, a chill spread through the room.

3. (preceded by the) The collapse or end of something.

   • England scored a goal at the death to even the score at one all.
   • Buyer (negotiating): You were at two-fifty on that one. Go on, then, what's the death on that? Seller: Two hundred pounds is the absolute death. Buyer: Sold. Thank you.

4. (figurative) Spiritual lifelessness.