outbreak
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 rapid spread of the outbreak in Ituri is very worrying,” said Heather Reoch Kerr, the charity’s Congo country director.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
DR Congo are currently based in Belgium after they cancelled a planned pre-tournament training camp in the capital, Kinshasa, because of an Ebola outbreak in the east of the country.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
On Tuesday, the transport ministry said the authorities had assessed how the outbreak was being monitored and concluded "conditions are now in place for a gradual and safe resumption of flights".
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The outbreak was declared over 12 weeks after it began.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
“I was covering the recent outbreak of fighting there.”
From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai
Vocabulary lists containing outbreak
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
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!
Talk Like Shakespeare Day, List 6
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!
“Vaccine Controversy Shows Why We Need Markets, Not Mandates” by Ron Paul
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!
