typhoid
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for typhoid, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A serious bacterial infection causing high fever, weakness, and stomach problems, spread through contaminated food or water.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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Etymology
Formed from "typhus" plus the ending "-oid," meaning "resembling," since the two diseases produce similar symptoms.
Full origin of typhoid →Frequently asked questions
What does “typhoid” mean?
The word “typhoid” means a serious bacterial infection causing high fever, weakness, and stomach problems, spread through contaminated food or water. In plain terms, a dangerous fever-causing infection linked to contaminated food or water, distinct from but similar to typhus.
How do you pronounce “typhoid”?
“Typhoid” is pronounced TEYE-foyd (/ˈtaɪ.fɔɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “typhoid” in a sentence?
Here is “typhoid” used in a sentence: “He was vaccinated against typhoid before travelling abroad.”
What part of speech is “typhoid”?
“Typhoid” is a noun.