the dead

noun

: the state of being dead

—usually used in the phrases rise from the dead or come back from the dead or return from the dead to mean to become alive again after dying

For a moment, I thought that my grandfather had come back from the dead.

They believe that Jesus Christ rose from the dead.

Examples of the dead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

By choosing a 48-hour window, England has entered the dead zone experts warn against. — Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

After arriving in Lampedusa by plane, Leo was to pay homage to the dead at the island’s migrant cemetery and unveil a plaque, dedicated to Pope Francis, on the main dock before celebrating Mass in the main piazza. — ABC News, 4 July 2026

On Sunday, a prayer for the dead is planned at the Grand Mosalla. — Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Never stick them upright in a bowl of rice, as this symbolizes an offering to the dead. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026

Rhymes for the dead

• abed
• ahead
• beachhead
• bedspread
• bedstead
• behead
• blackhead
• blockhead
• bloodshed
• bowhead
• breastfed
• bridgehead