Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

coronary

[kawr-uh-ner-ee, kor-] / ˈkɔr əˌnɛr i, ˈkɒr- /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

"The numbers of strokes have dropped over that five-year period. Coronary heart disease numbers have dropped," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2025

Coronary disease was the second leading cause, accounting for 14% of deaths, a figure that was up by 22%.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025

Coronary heart disease, where a build-up of fatty substances in the coronary arteries interrupts the blood supply to the heart, is one of the most common forms of cardiovascular disease.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2024

Coronary heart disease was the second leading cause of death in the first year of the pandemic, accounting for 309 deaths and an increase of almost 30% from the previous year, the report said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2022

"Coronary thrombosis," the intern diagnosed, "but that's just an educated guess. In simple language: heart attack."

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin




Vocabulary lists containing coronary


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "coronary" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com