yeast infection

noun

: infection of the vagina with an overgrowth of a normally present candidal fungus (Candida albicans) that is characterized by a discharge and inflammation

broadly : an infection (such as thrush) caused by a yeast fungus or a yeast-like fungus

Examples of yeast infection in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So some women find themselves on a yearslong rollercoaster of BV, yeast infections, and UTIs, doing everything their gyno recommends, to no avail. — Sarah Digregorio, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026

Products on supermarket shelves often contained ingredients like glycerin, which can contribute to yeast infections, and the overall design hadn’t evolved. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The same may be true for oral thrush, a yeast infection caused by Candida, because that fungus can also linger on oral surfaces and toothbrush bristles for longer periods of time. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 July 2026

Patel steers clear of tight synthetic fabrics, especially underwear, which can set you up for rashes, ingrown hairs, and yeast infections. — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1966, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for yeast infection

• interconnection
• microinjection
• superinfection
• abjection
• advection
• affection
• bijection
• bisection
• collection
• complexion
• confection
• connection

Medical Definition

yeast infection

noun

: an infection of the vagina with an overgrowth of a yeastlike fungus of the genus Candida (C. albicans) normally present in the vaginal flora and characterized by vaginal discharge and vulvovaginitis

broadly : an infection (as thrush or tinea versicolor) caused by a yeast or yeastlike fungus