COPD

abbreviation or noun

ˌsē-ˌō-ˌpē-ˈdē 

: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Examples of COPD in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The detailed data reinforces hopes that the product could be a breakthrough treatment for COPD, a progressive lung disease that blocks airflow and makes breathing difficult. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026

The American Lung Association says that in 2021, more than 138,825 people died from COPD. — Dr. Jennifer Miao, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

That finding makes tozo competitive with other COPD treatments that have reached patients in recent years, but notably, the tozo trials included participants not eligible for the other new drugs. — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 8 Sep. 2026

Travelers with asthma, COPD or other respiratory conditions may want to bring N95 masks and monitor daily air quality forecasts. — James Ward, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

COPD

noun

ˌsē-ˌō-ˌpē-ˈdē 

: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease