megadeath

American  

[meg-uh-deth] / ˈmɛg əˌdɛθ /

noun

1. a unit of one million deaths: used in estimating or predicting the fatalities that would occur in a nuclear war.

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megadeath British  

/ ˈmɛɡəˌdɛθ /

noun

1. the death of a million people, esp in a nuclear war or attack

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Etymology

Origin of megadeath

First recorded in 1950–55; mega- + death

Example Sentences

How many puppeteers do we use in Megadeath?

From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2023

The lead singer of Megadeath, Dave Mustaine, added to the condolences:

From The Guardian • Jun. 23, 2018

School of Rock: Megadeath vs Metallica, 5 p.m.,

From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2018

Slayer is considered by critics and fans to be one of the “Big Four” thrash metal bands that emerged in the 1980s, along with Metallica, Megadeath and Anthrax.

From New York Times • May 4, 2013

Recent reunions — by everyone from Afghan Whigs and The Stone Roses to The Beach Boys and Megadeath — prove bands don't go away.

From Time • Jun. 5, 2012