What does COLDS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• Common colds are a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract that can cause symptoms like coughing, sneezing, and a runny nose.
• Colds can also refer to a low temperature or the feeling of being cold.

Pronunciations:

• US: /koʊldz/
• UK: /kəʊldz/

Origin and Usage:

The word "colds" is derived from the Old English word "cald," which means cold or cool. It has been used to describe low temperatures since the 14th century and has been used to describe viral infections of the upper respiratory tract since the 16th century.

Synonyms:

• Upper respiratory infections
• Viral infections
• Flu

Related Words:

• Fever
• Cough
• Sneeze
• Chill
• Frost

Example Sentences:

• She caught a cold after being exposed to someone who was sick.
• He was shivering from the colds in the room.