Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

headache

[hed-eyk] / ˈhɛdˌeɪk /




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:

Symptoms similar to the flu or malaria, including fever, headache and tiredness, can begin suddenly.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Salmonella infection could result in diarrhea, nausea, headache and stomach cramps.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Moderna’s study found that mFlusiva carries a higher risk of fatigue, headache, and other side effects than earlier vaccines.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

That’s entirely within baseball’s rules, someone else’s headache down the road.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

James wanted quiet; the heat had given him a headache.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt

Careful planning in the early stages of memory loss can prevent financial and estate-planning headaches later.

From MarketWatch Aug. 17, 2026

In a survey by Dr Nicola Brink - Guernsey's Medical Officer of Health and Director of Public Health - housing, cost of living and transport were big headaches for the future.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

In painful detail, she described the splitting headaches, body aches, chills, high fevers and hallucinations that had tormented her for days.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Since the fire, residents have reported experiencing scratchy throats, headaches and nausea because of the ongoing smell.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Patients were bled to relieve headaches, depression, disease, and anxiety.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training