January 16, 2026
demise
/dɪˈmaɪz/noun
The death of a person, or the point at which something comes to an end or collapses.
Example sentences
- “Cheap imports led to the demise of many local factories.”
- “The singer's sudden demise shocked fans around the world.”
Formal and often euphemistic; now frequent for companies and institutions, as in 'the demise of the local newspaper'.