coronavirus

[kuh-roh-nuh-vahy-ruhs]

noun

plural

coronaviruses 

1. any of various RNA-containing spherical viruses of the family Coronaviridae, including several that cause acute respiratory illnesses.

coronavirus

/ kəˈrəʊnəˌvaɪrəs /

noun

1. a type of airborne virus accounting for 10-30% of all colds

Word History and Origins

Origin of coronavirus¹

First recorded in 1965–70; so called from the coronalike array of spikes projecting from the capsid

Word History and Origins

Origin of coronavirus¹

C20: so-called because of their corona-like appearance in electron micrographs

Example Sentences

Tradition has had to take a backseat to precaution during the coronavirus crisis.

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Since the coronavirus pandemic, many travelers have started placing more value on services and experiences — especially younger generations.

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Once a month, and for a not insignificant fee, parents and kids can once again spend the night at the venerable institution -- a program that had been suspended since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Even the young, modern stars of women's rugby felt the pinch of a working life when the coronavirus pandemic hit.

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In a report from the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo this month, 39% of homebuilders said they had cut prices - the highest since the coronavirus pandemic.

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