1. acts of causing death, especially unlawful or violent deaths; murders
Usage: plural form of killing
2. large financial profits made quickly
Usage: informal

Examples

• The detective investigated a series of killings in the downtown area.
• Mass killings have unfortunately occurred throughout history.
• The gang was responsible for multiple killings over several months.
• Police are searching for connections between the recent killings.
• He made a killing in the stock market last year.
• The company made a killing when they sold their patents.
• She made a killing at the casino and retired early.