COPD

abbreviation or noun

ˌsē-ˌō-ˌpē-ˈdē 

: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Examples of COPD in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Smoke from fireworks can worsen symptoms and cause flare-ups in those who have asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Group 3 comes from chronic lung diseases like emphysema or COPD. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 June 2026

What experts say about asthma and long-term exposure For people with asthma, COPD or chronic allergies, the risk goes beyond a stuffy nose. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026

For people with allergies, asthma or COPD, the safest approach according to these medical organizations is to remove these products from the home rather than substitute them. — Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

COPD

noun

ˌsē-ˌō-ˌpē-ˈdē 

: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease