Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
catch a cold
Phrase
/kæʧ ə koʊld/
Definition
To become infected with a common viral illness characterized by nasal congestion, sneezing, and a sore throat.
Examples
- I always seem to catch a cold during the winter months.
- If you’re not careful, you might catch a cold from that group of sneezing students.
- She caught a cold after going out in the rain without an umbrella.
Meaning
To catch a cold means to develop the symptoms of a cold, typically due to exposure to viruses that spread during cold weather or in crowded environments.
Synonyms
- get a cold
- fall ill
- contract a cold
