head cold

noun

1. a form of the common cold characterized especially by nasal congestion and sneezing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of head cold¹

First recorded in 1935–40

Example Sentences

"I went from, I got a little bit of a head cold to I have cancer, and it was pretty overwhelming. This has been a really fast roller coaster ride of a journey," he said.

From Salon

“I went from, I got a little bit of a head cold to I have cancer, and it was pretty overwhelming.”

From Los Angeles Times

I’m going to keep things relatively brief today, because I’m kicking off 2024 with the head cold that every other person in New York seems to have right now.

From New York Times

In early September she also developed a head cold, and when combined with her vaping, it all added up to what Sarah's doctor describes as a "perfect storm".

From BBC

I wake up groggy as if with a head cold.

From Washington Post