Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Outbreak.
How to pronounce outbreak:
US
Outbreak - as a noun
A sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
Example: "The outbreak of hostilities"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eruption10irruption11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
happening17natural eventoccurrence16occurrent13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Outbreak - as a verb
To burst out.
To break forth.
Example Sentences
"There has been an outbreak of the flu in the community."
"The sudden outbreak of violence shocked the city."
"The government declared a state of emergency due to the outbreak of a new infectious disease."
"The local hospital is struggling to cope with the outbreak of a mysterious illness."
"Scientists are working tirelessly to control the outbreak of a global pandemic."
Word Game Points
Is OUTBREAK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, outbreak is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OUTBREAK has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is OUTBREAK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, outbreak is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOUTBREAK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is OUTBREAK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, outbreak is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOUTBREAK has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
