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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

chickenpox

/tʃɪkɛnpɒks/ noun · British & US
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What does chickenpox mean?

noun

A highly infectious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus, characterized by a rash of small, itchy blisters that crust over and leave scars. It is usually a childhood illness, but can occur at any age.

Example

"The child had a severe case of chickenpox and was out of school for several weeks."

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