1. removed dead or faded flowers from a plant to encourage new growth
Usage: gardening
2. traveled without passengers or cargo, especially of a vehicle returning to base
Usage: transportation; informal

Examples

• She deadheaded the roses to keep them blooming all summer.
• The gardener deadheaded the petunias every few days.
• After deadheading the marigolds, new buds appeared quickly.
• The bus deadheaded back to the depot after the last run.
• The taxi deadheaded to the airport to pick up another fare.
• He deadheaded his flower garden every weekend during growing season.