death toll

noun

: the number of people who die in an accident, disaster, war, etc.

Three people who were injured in the accident have died, pushing the death toll up to 116.

The virus's death toll is expected to rise.

Examples of death toll in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Israeli officials blame the militants for the civilian death toll in its offensive that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians. —Sam Mednick, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025

Israeli officials blame the fighters for the civilian death toll in its offensive that has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians. —Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2025

Here, Taylor speaks to Deadline about waging war between brothers, the growing death toll, and the challenge of creating the perfect dragon battle. —Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 22 May 2025

The death toll from a series of thunderstorms and tornadoes that struck the mid-South climbed to 28 on Sunday — with more severe weather expected in the region. —Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025

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