sudden death

NOUN

unexplained death

Synonyms

WEAK

deathblow early death premature death stroke of death tiebreaker untimely end

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

A third-act twist or sudden death can change a viewer’s overall perception of a movie in an instant.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Lead paediatric and perinatal pathologist Cohen currently handles 85% of the sudden death cases.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

For Doncaster couple Nathan and Fiona Robinson, the wait between their two-year-old son Alfie's sudden death and his post-mortem examination taking place was seven months.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The sudden death of her daughter left Danielle Crittenden struggling to imagine the meaning of life without her.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

He adored her beyond measure and her sudden death left him literally speechless for days afterwards.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl