Definition of Epidemic

a disease that is widespread and affects many people in a specific area

Examples of Epidemic in a sentence

Since childhood obesity affects millions of children in many countries, it is considered to be an epidemic.  🔊

If the epidemic continues to spread, it will soon be on two continents and will pose a risk to billions of people.  🔊

Medical researchers estimate the flu epidemic will affect over half the nation’s population.  🔊

Our country's epidemic of gun violence isn't normal, and we can't let it be normalized.  🔊

Underage drinking is an epidemic on a large number of college campuses.  🔊

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