Ailment – an illness, typically a minor one
(Pronounced ayl-muhnt)
To remember the definition of the word ailment, use the following mnemonic:
Too much ale meant (ailment) he felt ill, but it's only minor; he'll feel better soon.
Examples of ailment in a sentence
My child would regularly make up an ailment to stay off school.
She went to the hospital for every minor ailment and injury.
His ailment was much more serious than he initially thought.
