fatality
noun
fa·tal·i·ty
fā-ˈta-lə-tē 
fə-
plural fatalities
Examples of fatality in a Sentence
The car crash caused one fatality and several serious injuries.
the grim reminder that every holiday weekend inevitably results in a slew of highway fatalities
Recent Examples on the Web
The National Safety Council tracked 274 fatalities in crossing incidents in 2022, citing data from the Federal Railroad Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
—
Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
Yet the company maintains that the technology is safe to use when used correctly and reduces fatalities.
—David Goldman, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
There were 335 people killed, with 179 of the fatalities in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
But Oregon wildlife officials are counting their blessings: The driver of the vehicle suffered only minor injuries, and the salmon fatalities could have been much higher.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
In a separate statement to CBS News on Wednesday, a spokesperson for Delaware County, which includes Aston, confirmed the fatality.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
The man’s death marks the second fire fatality in the Indianapolis Fire Department district in 2024.
—Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Apr. 2024
Though the number of miles driven in 2023 increased to 67.5 billion, the number of traffic fatalities decreased by 3.6%, according to Sophie Shulman, deputy administrator for the NHTSA.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
—Star-Telegram Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2024
Yet the company maintains that the technology is safe to use when used correctly and reduces fatalities.
—David Goldman, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
There were 335 people killed, with 179 of the fatalities in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
—Jeff Suess, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
But Oregon wildlife officials are counting their blessings: The driver of the vehicle suffered only minor injuries, and the salmon fatalities could have been much higher.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Apr. 2024
In a separate statement to CBS News on Wednesday, a spokesperson for Delaware County, which includes Aston, confirmed the fatality.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
The man’s death marks the second fire fatality in the Indianapolis Fire Department district in 2024.
—Jake Allen, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Apr. 2024
Though the number of miles driven in 2023 increased to 67.5 billion, the number of traffic fatalities decreased by 3.6%, according to Sophie Shulman, deputy administrator for the NHTSA.
—USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Fatality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fatality. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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fatality
noun
fa·tal·i·ty
fā-ˈtal-ət-ē
fə-
plural fatalities
: a death resulting from a disaster or accident
Medical Definition
fatality
noun
fa·tal·i·ty
fā-ˈtal-ət-ē, fə-
plural fatalities
1
: the quality or state of causing death or destruction : deadliness
the degree of fatality of a disease
2
a
: death resulting from a disaster
a car crash causing several fatalities
b
: one who suffers such a death
one of the fatalities was a small child
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