ailment
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:
Dysport is a muscle relaxant that Ipsen markets for therapeutic indications such as a neck ailment called cervical dystonia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
"It's really amazing to see that something that's supposed to prevent a physical ailment can also help keep our brain healthy, too."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
Distressed vets administered a glucose injection -- the only option, given that the cause of the ailment remains unknown -- to the 11-year-old male, known as Genghis Khan, who was struggling to breathe.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, who has been dealing with a left knee ailment, did not play in the team’s 6-2 win over the Seattle Mariners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
At suppertime my mother came in to ask if I were ill, and being too slow-witted to invent an ailment, I got up and went down to the meal.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
![]()
While close to 3,000 died in the terrorist attacks, close to 9,000 have died in the two-and-a-half decades since, most likely from one of the dozens of ailments that lingering cloud has caused.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
The full effects became clearer with time as those exposed to Ground Zero dust developed chronic respiratory and other ailments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The province has also recorded a surge in respiratory ailments.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Meta’s settlement won’t cure teens’ mental ailments, but it will do more good than years of further litigation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
He did a superb job, nursing the horses’ ailments while honing their speed.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing ailment
Chains
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Last Last-Day-of-Summer
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Fault in Our Stars
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!