Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catch-a-cold
idiomatic expression
/ˌkæʧ ə koʊld/
Definition
To become infected with a cold, a common viral illness causing sneezing, cough, and runny nose.
Examples
- After being out in the rain without a jacket, I think I might catch a cold.
- If you don’t wear a hat in this chilly weather, you could easily catch a cold.
Meaning
The phrase ‘catch a cold’ refers to the process of contracting the common cold virus, typically resulting in mild respiratory symptoms.
Synonyms
- contract a cold
- come down with a cold
