death rate

[ deth reyt ]

noun

1. mortality rate ( def ).

death rate

noun

1. the ratio of deaths in a specified area, group, etc, to the population of that area, group, etc Also called (esp US)mortality rate

Word History and Origins

Origin of death rate¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

West Virginia, for example, has the highest opioid death rate but its homeless population is a fraction of California’s, even when accounting for its small population.

From Los Angeles Times

Perhaps most striking was a 19% lower death rate from any cause.

From Los Angeles Times

African swine fever leads to very high death rates among infected pigs and currently has no effective treatment or vaccine.

From BBC

By the end of 2023, there were six months when the death rate for infants with severe anatomical problems was significantly higher than in the years leading up to the high court’s decision.

From Los Angeles Times

The move is credited with saving thousands of lives and keeping San Francisco’s death rate relatively low.

From Los Angeles Times