Coronavirus
Pronunciation: /ˈkɝoʊnəˈvaɪɹəs/
Coronavirus (noun)
- A type of virus that can cause respiratory illness in humans and animals.
- A group of viruses known for their crown-like shape under a microscope.
Examples
- The coronavirus spreads easily from person to person.
- The coronavirus family includes several different strains.
Common collocations: transmit the coronavirus, contract the coronavirus, prevent the coronavirus, study coronaviruses, identify a coronavirus