COPD

abbreviation or noun

ˌsē-ˌō-ˌpē-ˈdē 

: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Examples of COPD in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, COPD and hypertension don't deteriorate on appointment schedules. — Ayush Jain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

That’s the case for Scott Bailey, a resident of Belleville, Ontario, who has Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Those with underlying health conditions like asthma, COPD, heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease or who are pregnant need to be extra cautious about breathing in wildfire smoke. — ABC News, 17 July 2026

Gases and fine particles found in wildfire smoke can make people sick, especially individuals with asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), heart disease, who are pregnant and children. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

COPD

noun

ˌsē-ˌō-ˌpē-ˈdē 

: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease