die out

verb

1. (of a family, race, etc) to die one after another until few or none are left
2. to become extinct, esp after a period of gradual decline

Idioms and Phrases

Gradually become extinct, as in As technology advances, and Western culture spreads, many folk traditions are dying out . [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

“I think the buzz is going to die out,” said Shushmita Sen, 25, who works in a drugstore in London.

From The Daily Beast

"A camp-fire would hardly flash and die out like that, Sarge," he answered thoughtfully.

From Project Gutenberg

This feeling against the sectaries did not die out, even after the movement had become respected and honoured by the university.

From Project Gutenberg

The fire in the rusty grate had been allowed to die out, and its cold grey ashes strewed the hearth.

From Project Gutenberg

The hunter and his little son drew closer and watched the last flame flicker and die out.

From Project Gutenberg

But the traditions of revolt could not die out at once, indeed were all the stronger for the new spirit of hope that was abroad.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• abandon
• depart
• die
• dissipate
• dissolve
• escape
• evaporate
• expire
• fade
• flee
• fly
• go
• leave
• melt
• perish
• recede
• retire
• retreat
• sink
• wane