death rate noun
plural ∼ rates [count] 1 : a number that shows how many people died in a particular place or during a particular time
▪ There was a decline in the country's death rate after its health care improved. — compare birthrate 2 : the number of deaths from a specific cause in a particular area during a particular time period
▪ Lung cancer death rates are up. ▪ The death rate from accidents is rising.
▪ There was a decline in the country's death rate after its health care improved. — compare birthrate
▪ Lung cancer death rates are up. ▪ The death rate from accidents is rising.
