Etymology

tripledemic

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Today it means: A combination of three pandemics (usually referring to Covid-19, influenza, and RSV). Full definition →

First used 2022
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The story

Blend of triple + pandemic.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 2022 A combination of three pandemics (usually referring to Covid-19, influenza, and RSV).

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