walking pneumonia

American  

[waw-king noo-mohn-yuh, -moh-nee-uh, nyoo-] / ˈwɔ kɪŋ nʊˈmoʊn yə, -ˈmoʊ ni ə, nyʊ- /

noun

1. a type or case of pneumonia that is relatively mild and thus typically does not require the infected person to be hospitalized or confined to a bed.

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Etymology

Origin of walking pneumonia

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Because this was the family’s busy season, he insisted on working despite a bad cold that turned into walking pneumonia, Louis Jr. said.

From Los Angeles Times

He diagnosed walking pneumonia and prescribed a powerful antibiotic and some meds to heal my throat, because it was irritated from the coughing.

From Seattle Times

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention they are suffering from a surge in known pathogens, including respiratory syncytial virus and the bacteria that causes “walking pneumonia” in children.

From Washington Times

Authorities in Denmark say they’ve seen a similar trend, with a five-week surge in the bacteria that causes “walking pneumonia” mirroring a spike in the Netherlands.

From Washington Times

A doctor said Blakely was tested for several things, including influenza and walking pneumonia, but the results came back negative.

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