Definitions

1. noun

A person who follows a touring rock band, especially one that travels by bus, to attend concerts and meet the musicians.

“The band’s fan club warned potential deadheads about the dangers of camping outside the venue overnight.”

2. verb

to remove or trim the flowers or seed pods of a plant, especially after it has finished blooming.

“To keep the plant looking its best, it’s essential to deadhead the spent blooms regularly.”

3. noun

A dead or worthless ticket or coupon, especially one that has been cancelled or is no longer valid.

“The store accepted the deadhead coupon, despite it being expired, and gave the customer a full refund.”