coronavirus

[ kuh-roh-nuh-vahy-ruhs ]

noun

, plural co·ro·na·vi·rus·es.

1. any of various RNA-containing spherical viruses of the family Coronaviridae, including several that cause acute respiratory illnesses.

coronavirus

/ kəˈrəʊnəˌvaɪrəs /

noun

1. a type of airborne virus accounting for 10-30% of all colds

Word History and Origins

Origin of coronavirus¹

First recorded in 1965–70; so called from the coronalike array of spikes projecting from the capsid

Word History and Origins

Origin of coronavirus¹

C20: so-called because of their corona-like appearance in electron micrographs

Example Sentences

Type in “coronavirus” and see for yourself the peaks and valleys in consumer interest.

From Search Engine Watch

At Alabama, where Coach Nick Saban was isolated at home following a positive coronavirus test, players’ families were kept in the stands and shown on the video board.

From Washington Post

The Vegas Golden Knights scrapped their media availability after a win over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night, a decision that was related to coronavirus issues.

From Washington Post

Peter Ben Embarek, the Danish WHO food safety expert leading the international team, said his group will not recommend further investigation into the theory that the virus accidentally leaked from labs conducting coronavirus research.

From Washington Post

The Chiefs spent the week leading up to the game in Kansas City, practicing at their own facility, because of changes to the usual Super Bowl procedures brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

From Washington Post

Correction: The original version of this article incorrectly identified H7N9 flu as MERS coronavirus.

From The Daily Beast

His doctors found a new virus in his respiratory secretions—a coronavirus, of the same family of viruses that causes SARS.

From The Daily Beast

And he too was subsequently found to have coronavirus—in fact the same strain as the first patient.

From The Daily Beast