Definition of SUFFOCATION

suffocation

Plural: suffocations

Noun

  • killing by depriving of oxygen
  • the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped)
  • Asphyxia—a condition in which an extreme decrease in the concentration of oxygen in the body accompanied by an increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide leads to loss of consciousness or death.
  • A particular act of death or killing by means of asphyxia.

Examples

  • "A child left unattended may die of suffocation."
  • "The coroner reported three suffocations last week."

Origin / Etymology

Inherited from Middle English suffocation, suffocacioun, from Middle French suffocation, from Latin suffocatio.

Scrabble Score: 19

suffocation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
suffocation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
suffocation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 22

suffocation is a valid Words With Friends word