influenza

noun
UK: /ˌɪn.fluˈen.zə/
US: /ˌɪn.fluˈen.zə/

  1. A common infectious illness that causes fever, headache, and weakness.

    1. I have influenza, so I'm staying home from work.
    2. The influenza vaccine is recommended annually to protect against seasonal strains.

  2. An acute, highly contagious viral disease characterized by respiratory symptoms and general prostration.

    1. The rapid spread of influenza can overwhelm healthcare systems.
    2. During the influenza outbreak, many public events were cancelled to limit transmission.

Synonyms

flu grippe

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "influenza" in English means: A common infectious illness that causes fever, headache, and weakness., An acute, highly contagious viral disease characterized by respiratory symptoms and general prostration..

The phonetic transcription of "influenza" is /ˌɪn.fluˈen.zə/ in British English and /ˌɪn.fluˈen.zə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "influenza": flu, grippe.

Example usage of "influenza": "I have influenza, so I'm staying home from work.". More examples on the page.