Epidemic – (of disease) spreading rapidly and widespread
(Pronounced eh-pi-de-mik)
To remember the definition of the word epidemic, use the following mnemonic:
During her epic mix (epidemic) news spread fast about how good she was as a DJ.
Examples of epidemic in a sentence
How can we stop this disease from turning into an epidemic?
An epidemic of measles has broken out in the city.
The government is preparing for a global flu epidemic.
