Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for malaria. Search instead for velariza.
Definitions

malaria

[muh-lair-ee-uh] / məˈlɛər i ə /


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.

They come on suddenly and start like the flu or malaria, with fever, headache and tiredness.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

These are known as Ebola’s “dry” symptoms, and they are often mistaken for malaria.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

WHO's Africa regional director Mohamed Yakub Janabi said Ebola had had a silent early phase, when symptoms resemble malaria or typhoid, meaning transmission can remain undetected.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Dr Kamba explained the symptoms: "There is heavy bleeding everywhere, very high fever. But Bundibugyo can show fewer obvious signs, which delays diagnosis because people think, 'No, this is just malaria.'"

From BBC • May 19, 2026

One was so sick with malaria that he couldn't even start the overland journey.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




Vocabulary lists containing malaria


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "malaria" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com