deathday

American  

[deth-dey] / ˈdɛθˌdeɪ /

noun

1. the day or the anniversary of the day of a person's death.

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Etymology

Origin of deathday

before 900; Middle English deth day, Old English deothdæge. See death, day

Example Sentences

Fava beans now grace the menu each year on Gullo’s deathday.

From Washington Post

“Deathday” would have been less of a mouthful, but sounded too blunt at the time.

From The Guardian

And why today, a week before my thirteenth birthday, her deathday.

From Literature

The nearest thing to it Harry had ever heard was the ghost orchestra at Nearly Headless Nick’s deathday party, who had all been playing the musical saw.

From Literature

“No,” said Harry quickly, “I’ll come —” “My dear boy! Harry Potter, at my deathday party! And” — he hesitated, looking excited — “do you think you could possibly mention to Sir Patrick how very frightening and impressive you find me?”

From Literature