Meaning of the word "have a cold" in English

What does "have a cold" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

have a cold

US /hæv ə koʊld/
UK /hæv ə kəʊld/

Idiom

to be suffering from a common viral infection that causes sneezing, a runny nose, and coughing

Example:
I think I'm starting to have a cold, my throat feels scratchy.
She can't come to work today because she has a cold.