common cold
US /ˌkɑː.mən ˈkoʊld/
UK /ˌkɑː.mən ˈkoʊld/
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a common viral infection of the nose and throat that causes sneezing, sore throat, and a runny nose
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I've got a terrible common cold and can't stop sneezing.
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Rest and fluids are recommended for the common cold.