ailment
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Despite suffering a knee ailment and biceps soreness this season, Ohtani is slowly trying to take the mound for the first time in more than two months.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
"It's really amazing to see that something that's supposed to prevent a physical ailment can also help keep our brain healthy, too."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
Distressed vets administered a glucose injection -- the only option, given that the cause of the ailment remains unknown -- to the 11-year-old male, known as Genghis Khan, who was struggling to breathe.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
There are few fortunes that can outlast a dementia illness or other ailment that requires full-time care for 20-plus years.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026
Since her ailment compromised the safety of the others, we took up the problem in caucus.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
Parton had canceled a planned Las Vegas engagement in May 2026, revealing that she was being treated for kidney stones as well as other undisclosed digestive and immune ailments.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
Cats had been found on all three floors of the home, with many "displaying flu-like symptoms or ailments" and some with breathing problems, Smith said.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Clients who once came for advice about medical ailments can now head to hospital instead.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Pediatricians in Utah have been on the front lines as measles and other vaccine-preventable ailments have returned to the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Patrice is back on-screen, talking about how racism causes anxiety, depression, and even physical ailments.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
Vocabulary lists containing ailment
Chains
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Last Last-Day-of-Summer
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Fault in Our Stars
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
