coronavirus

American  

[kuh-roh-nuh-vahy-ruhs] / kəˈroʊ nəˌvaɪ rəs /

noun

plural

coronaviruses

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

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coronavirus British  

/ kəˈrəʊnəˌvaɪrəs /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of coronavirus

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

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Example Sentences

ADF says it had legitimate clients whose business plans were disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.

From The Wall Street Journal

Thompson said recently that a study commissioned by CNN showed that some 18 million Americans who had ditched cable television since the coronavirus pandemic would be "very interested" in paying for standalone subscriptions.

From Barron's

While the review does not provide immediate solutions for those currently dealing with long-term symptoms, the researchers suggest that effective treatment may involve looking beyond the coronavirus alone.

From Science Daily

Ms Whitfield says it is set to be "another good year" after a gradual build-up following the coronavirus pandemic, which nearly saw the venue close.

From BBC

The ONS said there have been "sharp rises" in shop theft since the coronavirus pandemic.

From BBC