dieback

noun

die·​back ˈdī-ˌbak 

: a condition in woody plants in which peripheral parts are killed (as by parasites)

Examples of dieback in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although Verticillium wilt symptoms differ among hosts, abnormalities like leaf yellowing (chlorosis) or browning, wilting, and branch dieback raise suspicion of infection across the board. — Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026

This energy imbalance leads to root dieback that ultimately results in canopy decline. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

This fungal disease, dubbed fusarium dieback, triggers drought-like symptoms which lead to severe damage and, often, death. — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Branch dieback in the upper canopy or a tree that fails to leaf out normally also warrants attention. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for dieback

• aback
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback
• cutback