outbreak
Pronunciation: [ˈaʊtˌbreɪk]
Word
Context: “health”
(noun) an outbreak is when a disease or sickness suddenly happens and spreads a lot in a certain place. It's like when many people get sick with the same thing all at once.
Example
Last year, there was a flu outbreak in our town that made many people stay home.
Example
There was no outbreak of illness this season, and everyone stayed healthy.
Example
Have there been any outbreaks of illness reported in the area lately?
Context: “events”
(noun) an outbreak can also mean a sudden happening of something, like an explosion of activity or excitement. Imagine a surprise party where everyone suddenly jumps out; that could be an outbreak of joy.
Example
There was an outbreak of laughter when the funny clown came to the party.
Example
Unlike last year, there was no outbreak of fun at this year's event.
Example
What caused the outbreak of cheers when the team scored?
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