deathtoll
nounUK /ˈdɛθ təʊl/
US /ˈdɛθ toʊl/
The number of people who have died in an accident or war.
The earthquake had a death toll of over two hundred.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The total number of deaths recorded during a particular period or event.
The yearly death toll from road accidents has fallen.
3. A count of deaths used in reports about disasters or conflicts.
Officials raised the death toll after finding more victims.
4. The number of deaths caused by a disease or outbreak.
The death toll from the flu season was unusually high.