Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

legionnaires' disease

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.44 in modern English

Syllables: le-gion-naires' dis-ease
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

19

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Legionnaires' disease.

Uncountable

noun

A form of severe pneumonia caused by legionella (bacteria of the genus Legionella).

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"Legionnairesʼ disease has become more common than most people suppose."

Etymology

Named after the Legionnaires, the members of the American Legion, who were the first described victims of the disease.

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

sick building syndrome Pontiac fever

Frequently Paired Words

sick building syndrome Pontiac fever

Synonyms

legionellosis Legionnaires'

Questions

What does legionnaires' disease mean?: Alternative letter-case form of Legionnaires' disease.
Where does legionnaires' disease come from?: Named after the Legionnaires, the members of the American Legion, who were the first described victims of the disease.

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