Pox

Pronunciation: /pɑks/

Definitions of pox

noun a disease characterized by pustules or eruptions on the skin, such as smallpox or chickenpox

Example Sentences

A1 She had a pox on her face.

A2 The chicken pox is a common childhood illness.

B1 The pox outbreak was contained quickly.

B2 The pox epidemic spread rapidly throughout the city.

C1 Historically, smallpox was a devastating pox that caused widespread death.

C2 The pox vaccination program helped eradicate the disease worldwide.

Examples of pox in a Sentence

formal The pox outbreak in the city has caused widespread panic among the residents.

informal I heard there's a pox going around, so make sure to wash your hands regularly.

slang Stay away from him, he's got the pox and you don't want to catch it.

figurative The corruption within the government is like a pox on society, spreading its negative effects everywhere.

Grammatical Forms of pox

• plural: poxes
• comparative: more pox
• superlative: most pox
• present tense: pox
• future tense: will pox
• perfect tense: have poxed
• continuous tense: is poxing
• singular: pox
• positive degree: pox
• infinitive: to pox
• gerund: poxing
• participle: poxed

Origin and Evolution of pox

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'pox' originated from the Old English word 'pocs' which meant 'pustule' or 'boil'. It was later influenced by the Latin word 'pustula' meaning 'blister'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pox' came to be specifically associated with diseases such as smallpox and syphilis, leading to a negative connotation. It is now commonly used to refer to a contagious disease causing a rash or pustules.