Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for quarantine.
Definitions

quarantine

[kwawr-uhn-teen, kwor-, kwawr-uhn-teen, kwor-] / ˈkwɔr ənˌtin, ˈkwɒr-, ˌkwɔr ənˈtin, ˌkwɒr- /




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.

Some of them will stay in quarantine facilities at the port, while others will self-isolate at home.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

In travel news this week, 18 American passengers from the expedition cruise ship struck by a rare hantavirus outbreak were transported to a specialist quarantine center after one tested positive and another showed symptoms.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Another patient in quarantine is making reels about the experience for followers of his Instagram travel account.

From Slate • May 14, 2026

“These findings highlight the importance of rapid surveillance, widespread testing, targeted quarantine and active monitoring of exposed individuals in confined travel settings,” added Cui.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

He told himself not to go crazy, that Julie could figure out how to stretch two bags of food for ten days, or maybe the quarantine would be over and Vincent de Paul would reopen.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer




Vocabulary lists containing quarantine


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

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

Take me to Vocabulary.com