Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

diarrhea

[dahy-uh-ree-uh] / ˌdaɪ əˈri ə /


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.

See Examples For:

However, without a confirmed source or a resolution in sight, consumers have to make their own choices about how to avoid contracting Cyclospora cayetanensis — a parasite that causes explosive diarrhea, among other gastrointestinal symptoms.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

Cyclosporiasis infection causes debilitating watery diarrhea, fatigue and loss of appetite with symptoms lasting anywhere between a few days to a month or longer without treatment.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that can cause vomiting and diarrhea, but it typically comes on within 12 to 48 hours of exposure and lasts one to three days.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

We still don’t know what exactly is driving our national outbreak of cyclosporiasis, the parasitic infection that has stricken thousands of Americans with explosive diarrhea.

From Slate Jul. 17, 2026

“Cats naturally sleep a lot, but excessive rest can be a sign of illness....Other symptoms associated with causes of lethargy include: diarrhea, jaundice, difficulty breathing, hair loss...”

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

Anemia as a Result.—Anemia is one of the most common results of prolonged diarrheal attacks, especially in those toxic diarrheas resulting from infectious diseases, dysentery, etc.

From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.

By all sorts of acute reactions, such as skin eruptions, diarrheas, feverish, inflammatory and catarrhal conditions, boils, abscesses, mucopurulent discharges, etc.,

From Nature Cure by Lindlahr, Henry

In diarrheas the use of fruits and vegetables should be avoided; the best diet after the milk is bread well toasted through, toast-water, soft-boiled eggs, beefsteak, oyster stew, and clam broth.

From The Four Epochs of Woman's Life; a study in hygiene by Galbraith, Anna M. (Anna Mary)

Dietetic Treatment.—Practically the same as in other diarrheas.

From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.

The most common forms of these acute purifications are colds, catarrhal and hemorrhoidal discharges, boils, ulcers, abscesses, open sores, skin eruptions, diarrheas, etc.

From Nature Cure by Lindlahr, Henry




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training