Casualty Definition & Meaning

casualty
noun
  1. someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement
  2. someone injured or killed in an accident
  3. an accident that causes someone to die
  4. a decrease of military personnel or equipment

"Casualty" in song lyrics

See how casualty is used in real songs:

  • "Happily, dastardly, tragedy and casualty"
    Aceyalone — Takeoff
  • "Achieve it, your goals in life, don't be a casualty"
    Afu-Ra — Monotony
  • "trife casualty"
    Big Noyd — All Pro

Usage tips for "casualty"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "casualty" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for casualty to find words that pair well.

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