Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

street virus

American  

noun

  1. a virus, as rabies, obtained from a naturally infected animal and usually virulent, as opposed to a laboratory-attenuated strain.


Etymology

Origin of street virus

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"The high street virus has just taken over," Wright laments.

From The Guardian • Jul. 13, 2013

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "street virus" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com