near-death experience
noun
: an occurrence in which a person comes very close to dying and has memories of a spiritual experience (such as meeting dead friends and family members or seeing a white light) during the time when death was near
Examples of near-death experience in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
His near-death experience pushes him to re-evaluate his life.
—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The Sullivan's Crossing actor had previously been candid about his near-death experience as a teen, and has also spoken out about how he's cared for his health in the years since then.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
De Gelder’s decision to create a show recreating his maiming and near-death experience starts to feel less strange with a bit of knowledge on how he’s spent the past 16 years.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
While the attack could have been a galvanizing national moment, some media critics say it was instead overshadowed by election coverage, partisan concerns, and editorial decisions meant to avoid amplifying Trump's near-death experience.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for near-death experience
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 11 Aug. 2025
The Sullivan's Crossing actor had previously been candid about his near-death experience as a teen, and has also spoken out about how he's cared for his health in the years since then.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
De Gelder’s decision to create a show recreating his maiming and near-death experience starts to feel less strange with a bit of knowledge on how he’s spent the past 16 years.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2025
While the attack could have been a galvanizing national moment, some media critics say it was instead overshadowed by election coverage, partisan concerns, and editorial decisions meant to avoid amplifying Trump's near-death experience.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for near-death experience
Cite this Entry
“Near-death experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/near-death%20experience. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share