Pink Eye

Pronunciation: /pɪŋk aɪ/

Definitions of pink eye

noun conjunctivitis

Example Sentences

A1 My cousin had pink eye last week.

A2 Pink eye is a common eye infection that causes redness and swelling.

B1 If you have pink eye, it is important to avoid touching your eyes and to wash your hands frequently.

B2 Pink eye can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or allergies.

C1 The doctor prescribed antibiotic eye drops to treat my pink eye.

C2 Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is highly contagious and can spread easily in schools and daycare centers.

Examples of pink eye in a Sentence

formal Pink eye, also known as conjunctivitis, is a common eye condition that causes redness and swelling of the conjunctiva.

informal I can't go to school today because I have pink eye and it's highly contagious.

slang My roommate got pink eye from not washing his hands after touching his dirty socks.

figurative Her jealousy towards her coworker was like a pink eye, spreading negativity and causing discomfort in the workplace.

Grammatical Forms of pink eye

• past tense: pink-eyed
• plural: pink eyes
• comparative: pinker eye
• superlative: pinkest eye
• present tense: pink eye
• future tense: will have pink eye
• perfect tense: has had pink eye
• continuous tense: is having pink eye
• singular: pink eye
• positive degree: pink eye
• infinitive: to pink eye
• gerund: pink eyeing
• participle: pink-eyed

Origin and Evolution of pink eye

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'pink eye' originated from the symptom of the eye turning pink or red due to inflammation and infection.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the physical appearance of the eye, the term 'pink eye' has evolved to become a common way to refer to conjunctivitis, an infection or inflammation of the transparent membrane that lines the eyelid and covers the white part of the eyeball.