Used in a Sentence

cocci

How to use cocci in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for cocci.

Home Featured words Jump to examples

Editorial note

As it turns out the word coccia comes from the Latin cochlea, which is a snail shell. Even after having taught Latin for 40 years, she didn't know the word...

Examples2
Definitions1
Parts of speech1

Quick take

any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of cocci gathered in one view.

noun

any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for cocci.

noun

any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria

See also: coccus

Example sentences

1

As it turns out the word coccia comes from the Latin cochlea, which is a snail shell. Even after having taught Latin for 40 years, she didn't know the word...

2

As a natural selection factor it will lead to flourishing microbal cultures which are 1000x times more deadly than current cocci.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use cocci in a sentence?

As it turns out the word coccia comes from the Latin cochlea, which is a snail shell. Even after having taught Latin for 40 years, she didn't know the word...

What does cocci mean?

any spherical or nearly spherical bacteria

What part of speech is cocci?

cocci is commonly used as noun.