strep

noun

often attributive

Examples of strep in a Sentence

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Soon, Stoner tested positive for strep and auditioned for the role of Katniss while on antibiotics. Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Untreated, recurring strep infections can lead to rheumatic heart disease. Claretta Bellamy, NBC news, 7 June 2025 Here's what to know about the rise in strep infections. Alice Park, Time, 10 Apr. 2025 Such an evaluation could entail swabbing the back of your throat and sending the sample to be checked for things like strep and SARS-CoV-2. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for strep

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of strep was in 1927

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“Strep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strep. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

strep

noun

Medical Definition

strep

noun
often attributive
: streptococcus
a strep infection
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