noun B2 Upper-Intermediate

typhoid

TEYE-foyd

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Typhoid (noun) means a serious bacterial infection causing high fever, weakness, and stomach problems, spread through contaminated food or water. Example: “He was vaccinated against typhoid before travelling abroad.”

noun

A serious bacterial infection causing high fever, weakness, and stomach problems, spread through contaminated food or water.

"He was vaccinated against typhoid before travelling abroad."

"Poor sanitation in the camp led to an outbreak of typhoid."

How to use typhoid

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA dangerous fever-causing infection linked to contaminated food or water, distinct from but similar to typhus.

Common mistake

Typhoid (from Salmonella bacteria, spread via food and water) is a different disease from typhus (spread by lice and fleas), even though the names look alike.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from "typhus" plus the ending "-oid," meaning "resembling," since the two diseases produce similar symptoms.

Synonyms

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typhoid fever enteric fever

Rhymes for typhoid

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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.

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