English Word · Advanced
outbreak
a sudden start of disease or violence
Pronunciation: OUT-break
Meaning
A sudden beginning or increase of disease, violence, or another harmful event.
Example
Health teams responded quickly to the outbreak.
Health teams responded quickly to the sudden spread of disease.
Practice tips
- Practice outbreak out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.