bird flu
noun
: avian influenza
specifically
: severe often fatal influenza A caused by strains of a subtype (H5N1) of the causative orthomyxovirus that have produced epidemics in domestic birds especially in Asia with sporadic associated human infections
Examples of bird flu in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Colorado’s agriculture industry has been hit hard by bird flu, with Gov. Jared Polis declaring a disaster emergency July 5 to ensure that the state can offer support and resources for farms in Weld County.
—
Katherine Dillinger, CNN, 12 July 2024
The state said the herd veterinarian did not find symptoms of H5N1 bird flu.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
For example, apples prices are down 12% in the past year due to a supply glut, while egg prices surged in 2022 due largely to a historic and deadly outbreak of bird flu.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 12 July 2024
Related: Massive amounts of H5N1 vaccine would be needed if there’s a bird flu pandemic.
—Mario Ramirez, STAT, 11 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for bird flu 
Katherine Dillinger, CNN, 12 July 2024
The state said the herd veterinarian did not find symptoms of H5N1 bird flu.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
For example, apples prices are down 12% in the past year due to a supply glut, while egg prices surged in 2022 due largely to a historic and deadly outbreak of bird flu.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 12 July 2024
Related: Massive amounts of H5N1 vaccine would be needed if there’s a bird flu pandemic.
—Mario Ramirez, STAT, 11 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for bird flu
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'bird flu.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near bird flu
Cite this Entry
“Bird flu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bird%20flu. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
bird flu
noun
: avian influenza
specifically
: severe often fatal influenza A caused by strains of a subtype (H5N1) of the causative orthomyxovirus that have produced epidemics in domestic birds especially in Asia with sporadic associated human infections
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share