outbreak
Translation
outbreak, eruption, epidemic
Examples
Health officials are monitoring the flu outbreak.
Health officials are monitoring the flu outbreak.
The war began with the outbreak of hostilities.
The war began with the outbreak of hostilities.
Grammar Patterns
an outbreak of ((sth.)) a sudden start of something unpleasant There was an outbreak of flu.
Similar Words
Synonyms: epidemic, eruption, flare-up, upsurge
Etymology
From the verb 'to break out'. It describes a sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, like a disease or war.
Memory Tips
Imagine a disease 'breaking out' of its container and spreading suddenly.