pneumonia
/njuˈməʊniə/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: pneumonias · pneumoniae
Meaning · English
Inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other infectious microorganisms.
Noun
Examples
He had always been remarkably immune from such little ailments, and had only once in his life been ill, of a vicious pneumonia long ago at school.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “pneumonia” mean?
Inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other infectious microorganisms.
Is “pneumonia” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.