death toll
Plural
death tolls
1
the number of individuals who die as a result of an accident, war, etc.
- The earthquake's death toll rose to over 1,000 as rescue operations continued.
- Authorities fear that the death toll from the hurricane will increase as more areas are reached.
- The death toll in the war-torn country continues to climb despite peace talks.
- The pandemic's global death toll has had a profound impact on public health policies.
- The avalanche left a devastating death toll, with rescue teams working tirelessly to find survivors.