sudden death

sudden death

noun

Definition of SUDDEN DEATH

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

1. We won 27–24 in sudden death.
2. a serious heart condition that can result in sudden death

First Known Use of SUDDEN DEATH

14th century

Rhymes with SUDDEN DEATH

Ashtoreth, baby's breath, crystal meth, hold one's breath, in one breath, isopleth, life-and-death, living death, megadeath, morning breath, out of breath, shibboleth, waste one's breath, wrongful death

sudden death

noun    (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of SUDDEN DEATH

: unexpected death that is instantaneous or occurs within minutes or hours from any cause other than violence <sudden death following coronary occlusion>; especially : sudden cardiac death