death kit

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

A collection of tools or weapons used in the preparation of a homicide.

Register: informal, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A collection of end-of-life medication given to a patient in a hospice to ease discomfort during the process of expiration.

Register: informal, slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “death kit” mean?

A collection of tools or weapons used in the preparation of a homicide.

Is “death kit” formal or informal?

death kit is generally informal, slang.