Definition of Contagious

capable of spreading a disease

Examples of Contagious in a sentence

I was not allowed to visit the hospital because my grandfather was contagious.  🔊

When someone is contagious, they should avoid spreading their germs to other people.  🔊

There was a contagious disease running rampant through the school.  🔊

I am a microbiologist studying how contagious diseases can be prevented.  🔊

He had a rare contagious disease and needed to be quarantined to avoid spreading the infection.  🔊

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