conjunctivitis

noun

con·​junc·​ti·​vi·​tis kən-ˌjəŋ(k)-ti-ˈvī-təs 

: inflammation of the conjunctiva

Examples of conjunctivitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, when Sophie was 5, her condition was misdiagnosed as conjunctivitis. — Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026

Why Regular Cleaning Is Important Bacterial diseases like conjunctivitis and avian pox can spread through saliva and bird droppings, warns Manning. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026

Allergic conjunctivitis is an inflammatory reaction of the conjunctiva, the clear skin on the surface of the eye. — Neelam Patadia, The Conversation, 27 May 2026

Red, watery eyes that can develop into pink eye or conjunctivitis. — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 7 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for conjunctivitis

• conductivities
• diffusivities
• productivities
• reactivities
• resistivities
• selectivities
• sensitivities
• subjectivities
• activities
• declivities
• festivities
• proclivities

Kids Definition

conjunctivitis

noun

con·​junc·​ti·​vi·​tis kən-ˌjəŋ(k)-ti-ˈvīt-əs 

: inflammation of the conjunctiva : pinkeye

Medical Definition

conjunctivitis

noun

con·​junc·​ti·​vi·​tis kən-ˌjəŋ(k)-ti-ˈvīt-əs 

: inflammation of the conjunctiva that is typically marked by pinkness or redness of the sclera and by itching, burning, irritation, discharge, or excessive tearing of the eye and that is typically caused by pathogenic microorganisms (such as bacteria or viruses), allergens, or irritants see pink eye