aspirin
noun
as·pi·rin
| \ ˈas-p(ə-)rən
\
\
plural aspirin
or aspirins
Definition of aspirin
1
: a white crystalline derivative C9H8O4 of salicylic acid used for relief of pain and fever
2
: a tablet of aspirin
Examples of aspirin in a Sentence
Aspirin is effective in controlling headaches.
Recent Examples on the Web
The numbers passed the threshold; the team concluded that the aspirin was working. — Hannah Fry, The New Yorker, "What Statistics Can and Can’t Tell Us About Ourselves," 2 Sep. 2019 The pain relievers people rely on — aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and naproxen — were invented generations ago and aren’t always effective for severe pain. — Jonathan Saltzman, BostonGlobe.com, "Vertex sets its sights on taming pain," 11 Aug. 2019 Even some of the most commonly used over-the-counter medications, like acetaminophen and aspirin, can cause negative health effects in some people. — Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, "Is Over-the-Counter Birth Control Really a Good Idea?," 2 Aug. 2019 After being sold crushed aspirin instead of cocaine, officers allege that the Americans stole a backpack from the man. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "Blindfolding Bay Area teen accused of killing officer ‘unacceptable,’ says Italian prosecutor — but interrogation is still valid," 31 July 2019 That pusher allegedly sold the teens aspirin instead of drugs, authorities said. — Fox News, "Italian police officer allegedly killed by American teens remembered as hero," 30 July 2019 In addition to that, pain relievers like aspirin or ibuprofen, cold compresses, and moisturizers like Aquaphor and Vaseline can help with pain and speed the healing process up. — Amber Brenza, Health.com, "A Severe Sunburn Caused A 16-Year-Old Girl To Develop Protruding Blisters On Her Back," 26 July 2019 The prosthesis returns function and feeling to its users by signaling the nervous system via peripheral nerve stimulation, a process that utilizes an aspirin-sized implant to deliver sensory information and feedback to LUKE. — Daisy Hernandez, Popular Mechanics, "The Star Wars-Inspired Robotic Arm That Gives Amputees a Sense of Touch," 26 July 2019 After all, for years doctors urged people to leverage aspirin's blood-thinning properties to lower the chances of a first heart attack or stroke. — oregonlive.com, "Study: Millions should stop taking aspirin for heart health," 22 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'aspirin.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for aspirin
aspirin
noun
English Language Learners Definition of aspirin
: a medicine that reduces pain and fever
See the full definition for aspirin in the English Language Learners Dictionary
aspirin
noun
as·pi·rin
| \ ˈa-sprən
, ˈa-spə-rən\
, ˈa-spə-rən\
Kids Definition of aspirin
: a white drug used to relieve pain and fever
aspirin
noun
as·pi·rin
| \ ˈas-p(ə-)rən
\
\
plural aspirin
or aspirins
Medical Definition of aspirin
1
: a white crystalline derivative C9H8O4 of salicylic acid used for relief of pain and fever
2
: a tablet of aspirin
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