death
//dɛθ//
Noun
deathsPlural
1
The end of life; the permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism.
The death of his grandfather was very sad for the family.
2
The state of being dead.
The doctor confirmed his death at 3 a.m.
3
The personification of death, often depicted as a skeletal figure in a black robe carrying a scythe.
In medieval art, Death is often shown as a skeleton with a scythe.
4
The destruction or permanent end of something.
The rise of digital media marked the death of many traditional newspapers.