germ
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.
Normally, Dad would lecture me about sharing germs, but his cheesy grin doesn’t falter.
From Literature
![]()
“A shield that repels germs while it gently cleanses your pores, leaving a spanking-clean exterior.”
From Literature
![]()
“Friends have germs. Their noses drip. They cough all over you. I’m much healthier without them.”
From Literature
![]()
"Guaranteed to zap germs before they can get a foothold."
From Literature
![]()
She wiped her hands on a rag before handing the rag to the boy and announcing, “You’re on germ duty.”
From Literature
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.