sudden death
noun
1
: unexpected death that is instantaneous or occurs within minutes from any cause other than violence
sudden death following coronary occlusion
2
: extra play to break a tie in a sports contest in which the first to score or gain the lead wins
Examples of sudden death in a Sentence
We won 27–24 in sudden death.
a serious heart condition that can result in sudden death
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Olivia Leedham is sharing an update following the sudden death of her daughter Lailah.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 June 2025
Her health issues extend to ongoing psychological damage wrought by the sudden death of her husband.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
After the sudden death of her father, Carrie is forced to enter public high school.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 2 June 2025
The show marks Liam Payne's final project before his sudden death in October 2024 at age 31.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 1 June 2025
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 13 June 2025
Her health issues extend to ongoing psychological damage wrought by the sudden death of her husband.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025
After the sudden death of her father, Carrie is forced to enter public high school.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 2 June 2025
The show marks Liam Payne's final project before his sudden death in October 2024 at age 31.
—Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 1 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for sudden death
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“Sudden death.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sudden%20death. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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