Deadhead
verb
To remove dead flowers or blooms from a plant to encourage more growth.
She regularly deadheads her roses to keep them flowering as long as possible.
Often appears as...
- deadhead roses
- deadhead flowers
noun
A fan of the Grateful Dead, an American rock band.
The concert was filled with Deadheads who came to hear their favorite band's classic songs.
Often appears as...
- grateful deadhead
- dedicated deadhead
Usage tips
Informal
noun
A train, bus, or airplane traveling empty on a return trip.
The airline scheduled a deadhead flight to return the empty aircraft to its home base.
Often appears as...
- deadhead flight
- deadhead trip
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A person who does not contribute or is unproductive.
He was known as a deadhead at work because he constantly slacked off.
Often appears as...
- workplace deadhead
- known as a deadhead
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To remove dead flowers or blooms from a plant to encourage more growth.
She regularly deadheads her roses to keep them flowering as long as possible.
Often appears as...
- deadhead roses
- deadhead flowers
noun
A fan of the Grateful Dead, an American rock band.
The concert was filled with Deadheads who came to hear their favorite band's classic songs.
Often appears as...
- grateful deadhead
- dedicated deadhead
Usage tips
Informal
noun
A train, bus, or airplane traveling empty on a return trip.
The airline scheduled a deadhead flight to return the empty aircraft to its home base.
Often appears as...
- deadhead flight
- deadhead trip
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A person who does not contribute or is unproductive.
He was known as a deadhead at work because he constantly slacked off.
Often appears as...
- workplace deadhead
- known as a deadhead
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Gardening Action
Use 'deadhead' when talking about taking care of plants and gardens.
I need to deadhead the daisies to promote new growth.
Pro Tip 2/2Regular Maintenance
'Deadheading' is a routine task to keep plants healthy.
Deadheading should be done weekly during the blooming season.
Pro Tip 1/2Gardening Action
Use 'deadhead' when talking about taking care of plants and gardens.
I need to deadhead the daisies to promote new growth.
Pro Tip 2/2Regular Maintenance
'Deadheading' is a routine task to keep plants healthy.
Deadheading should be done weekly during the blooming season.
Pro Tip 1/2Gardening Action
Use 'deadhead' when talking about taking care of plants and gardens.
I need to deadhead the daisies to promote new growth.
Pro Tip 2/2Regular Maintenance
'Deadheading' is a routine task to keep plants healthy.
Deadheading should be done weekly during the blooming season.
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