shingles
1 synonym for shingles, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A painful viral infection causing a blistering rash, caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
zoster
Etymology
From Latin cingulum ("girdle" or "belt"), referring to the way the rash often wraps around the torso.
Full origin of shingles →Frequently asked questions
What does “shingles” mean?
The word “shingles” means a painful viral infection causing a blistering rash, caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus. In plain terms, a painful skin condition caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, which can reactivate later in life.
How do you pronounce “shingles”?
“Shingles” is pronounced SHIHNG-guhlz (/ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/ in IPA).
How do you use “shingles” in a sentence?
Here is “shingles” used in a sentence: “She was put on antiviral medication to treat her shingles.”
What part of speech is “shingles”?
“Shingles” is a noun.
Where does the word “shingles” come from?
The word “shingles” comes from Latin. From Latin cingulum ("girdle" or "belt"), referring to the way the rash often wraps around the torso.
