pandemic

/pændˈɛmɪk/

/pænˈdɛmɪk/

[noun] [adjective]

Pandemic

[NOUN]

a disease that spreads across a large region or even across the world

pandemic

[ADJECTIVE]

(of a disease) spreading rapidly and affecting many people across the world

global or widespread in geographic scope

Examples

1. When the pandemic hit, the hospital went into high gear to prepare for an influx of patients.

2. The pandemic has run its course in some countries, but others are still struggling with high infection rates.

3. When the pandemic hit, many people went to ground and isolated themselves at home to avoid getting sick.

4. Although the pandemic caused a great deal of disruption and hardship, it also forced many people to reevaluate their priorities and appreciate the important things in life.