strep

noun

often attributive

Examples of strep in a Sentence

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This includes prenatal testing for diabetes, testing for group B strep, standard vaccinations, and many standard medications. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 27 Jan. 2026 Kaden was immediately diagnosed with the influenza A and strep. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025 Outside of prescriptions, Walmart also provides testing and care for patients who walk in with illnesses such as COVID, strep and flu. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025 Other vaccines, including those for chickenpox, hepatitis B and strep infections, are mandated by the state health department, as opposed to Florida's Legislature. Greg Allen, NPR, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for strep

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First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of strep was in 1927

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“Strep.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strep. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

strep

noun

Medical Definition

strep

noun
often attributive
: streptococcus
a strep infection
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