a head cold

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A cold that primarily affects the head, with symptoms like a stuffy or runny nose.

coldADJECTIVE + NOUN (Meaning: common illness)

Categories:

head

Examples (10)

  • It feels like I'm getting a head cold; my sinuses are so congested.
  • She stayed home from school because she had a nasty head cold.
  • Over-the-counter decongestants can help relieve the symptoms of a head cold.
  • He was complaining all week about this miserable head cold.
  • Is there anything you recommend for a head cold that won't make me drowsy?
  • The doctor confirmed it was just a head cold and not something more serious.
  • I hate getting a head cold because the sinus pressure is unbearable.
  • Chicken soup and plenty of rest are my go-to remedies when I'm fighting off a head cold.
  • Despite nursing a bad head cold, he managed to finish his presentation.
  • The sudden change in weather seems to have given everyone a head cold.