deaths
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈdɛθs// UK //dˈɛθs// deaths
n. the end of life for people, animals, or plants. It is the plural form of death.
n. the instances or occasions of the permanent cessation of all vital functions in living organisms.
The news reported several deaths after the storm.
Medical researchers are working hard to reduce the number of deaths caused by heart disease every year.
The historian's latest book meticulously documents the civilian deaths that occurred during the final months of the conflict, providing a sobering account of the human cost.
Usage
Plural form of 'death'; used when referring to specific instances or a total number of people who have died.