STD

¹

abbreviation for

1. sexually transmitted disease: any disease characteristically transmitted by sexual contact, as gonorrhea, syphilis, genital herpes, and chlamydia. Compare STI ( def ).

std.

²

abbreviation for

1. standard.

S.T.D.

³

abbreviation for

1. Doctor of Sacred Theology.

std

¹

abbreviation for

1. standard

STD

²

abbreviation for

1. subscriber trunk dialling
2. subscriber toll dialling
3. sexually transmitted disease
4. Doctor of Sacred Theology

STD

1. Abbreviation of sexually transmitted disease

STD

1. See sexually transmitted disease .

Word History and Origins

Origin of STD¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Origin of STD²

From New Latin Sacrae Theologiae Doctor

Example Sentences

The new guideline is specific to gay and bisexual men and transgender women who had an STD in the previous year and are at high risk of getting infected again.

From Seattle Times

On Thursday night in front of a packed house it involved a lot of World War II references, stories of legendary STD scares and his not-so-secret disdain for his children.

From Los Angeles Times

Helicopters Mulaney cracked several one-liners about the episode’s aviation theme , calling a chopper circling an STD billboard “the official bird of Los Angeles.”

From Los Angeles Times

The billboard directs viewers to a link where they can find out more about free STD testing.

From Los Angeles Times

Stephanie Pang, a senior director with the coalition of STD directors, said that given the critical role of this drug and the severe access concerns, she thinks a stockpile is necessary.

From Salon

Related Words

• acquired immune deficiency syndrome
• AIDS
• gonorrhea
• herpes
• syphilis
• the clap
• venereal disease