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Grade 6
(in-flu-en-za) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. an infectious viral illness characterized by fever, chills, body aches, and respiratory symptoms, commonly known as the flu.

Example Sentence

He got a shot to protect him against influenza.

More Example Sentences

The doctor recommended getting a flu shot to prevent influenza.

Synonyms

flu; virus; sickness

Antonyms

healthy

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influenza
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Rhymes

  • penza

  • cosenza
  • descenza
  • discenza
  • dispenza
  • firenza
  • forlenza
  • lorenza
  • maenza
  • potenza
  • provenza
  • semenza
  • valenza

  • chiarenza
  • fiorenza
  • influenza
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