DEATH
/diːθ/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun
Definition of DEATH
The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, nonliving state.
"The death of my grandmother saddened the whole family."
(often capitalized) The personification of death as a hooded figure with a scythe; the Grim Reaper. The pronoun he is not the only option, but probably the most traditional one, as it matches with the male grammatical gender of Old English dēaþ, also with cognate German der Tod. The fourth apocalyptic rider (Bible, revelations 6:8) is male θᾰ́νᾰτος (thanatos) in Greek. It has the female name Mors in Latin, but is referred to with male forms qui and eum. The following quotes show this rider on a pale horse is his in the English Bible and she in Peter Gabriel's lyrics.
"When death walked in, a chill spread through the room."
(the death) The collapse or end of something.
"England scored a goal at the death to even the score at one all."
Examples of DEATH in a Sentence
- "The death of my grandmother saddened the whole family."
- "When death walked in, a chill spread through the room."
- "England scored a goal at the death to even the score at one all."
Word Details
Is DEATH a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DEATH is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DEATH uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DEATH
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | e | a | t | h | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DEATH
42 words from the letters in DEATH
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How to Use DEATH in Word Games
DEATH is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, DEATH is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DEATH to find 42 additional valid words.