the common cold

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The typical, frequently occurring viral infection of the nose and throat.

coldADJECTIVE + NOUN (Meaning: common illness)

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common

Examples (10)

  • When will they find a cure for the common cold?
  • Chicken soup is a popular home remedy for the common cold.
  • Most people recover from the common cold within a week or two.
  • Despite its name, the common cold is caused by hundreds of different viruses.
  • Washing your hands frequently can help prevent the spread of the common cold.
  • My son is home from school with what seems to be just a common cold.
  • Symptoms of the common cold include a runny nose, sore throat, and coughing.
  • There's no vaccine for the common cold because it is caused by many different viral strains.
  • He thought it was the flu, but the doctor confirmed it was just a severe case of the common cold.
  • The economic impact of the common cold, due to missed work days, is surprisingly high.