sudden death noun
[noncount] 1 sports : a period of extra play that is added when teams or players are tied at the end of normal play and that ends as soon as one team or player scores a point or gains the lead
▪ We won 27–24 in sudden death. — often used before another noun ▪ a sudden-death play-off in golf 2 medical : quick and unexpected death from any cause other than violence
▪ a serious heart condition that can result in sudden death
▪ We won 27–24 in sudden death. — often used before another noun ▪ a sudden-death play-off in golf
▪ a serious heart condition that can result in sudden death
