steroid
noun
ste·roid
| \ ˈster-ˌȯid
also ˈstir-
\
also ˈstir-
\
Definition of steroid
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Other Words from steroid
steroid
or steroidal \ stə-ˈrȯi-dᵊl
\
adjective
\
adjective
Examples of steroid in a Sentence
He was accused of taking steroids.
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But since the seizure of Crimea Russia has put the fleet on steroids, adding half a dozen new submarines, three frigates and a slew of missile-toting boats. — The Economist, "America and its allies are helping Ukraine to get its sea legs back," 9 Aug. 2019 But even the most partisan Democrats, or at least most of them, understand that being Archie Bunker on steroids is not a high crime or misdemeanor as understood by the Framers. — Jamie Hancock, Dallas News, "Ads target Cruz, 'anti-gay' lawmakers; D-FW could decide who runs the Texas House; Dallas council member's death," 18 July 2019 And what are sports stars but celebrities on steroids. — Gary Peterson, The Mercury News, "Online app that can age a face instantly even makes a geezer of Steph Curry," 16 July 2019 How in the world is this not tampering on steroids? — latimes.com, "Letters: Women's soccer team is on top of the world, again," 12 July 2019 Few will be able to resist the lavish chili-pepper aïoli with a starter of deep-fried mussels — mayo-laden, lemony, garlicky, basically a tartar sauce on steroids. — Rand Richards Cooper, courant.com, "Review: Brizo in Rocky Hill," 10 July 2019 Everyone says baseball should have acted quicker on steroids. — Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "In new book, Bud Selig defends work as baseball commissioner, rips Barry Bonds and Al Gore," 3 July 2019 Some of the teenagers have responded to treatment with steroids and have been released from the hospital. — Raquel Rutledge, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Eight Milwaukee-area teens hospitalized with severe lung damage that may have been caused by vaping," 25 July 2019 As Jackson’s symptoms persisted, he was treated with steroids, but his condition continued to decline, his mother said. — The Washington Post, The Mercury News, "A tick gave a toddler a rare and deadly disease. Here’s what his parents want you to know.," 4 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'steroid.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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steroid
noun
English Language Learners Definition of steroid
: a natural substance that is produced in the body
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steroid
noun
ste·roid
| \ ˈstir-ˌȯid
, ˈster-\
, ˈster-\
Kids Definition of steroid
: any of various chemical compounds that include many hormones (as anabolic steroids)
steroid
noun
ste·roid
| \ ˈsti(ə)r-ˌȯid also ˈste(ə)r-\
Medical Definition of steroid
: any of numerous natural or synthetic compounds containing a 17-carbon 4-ring system and including the sterols and various hormones and glycosides — see anabolic steroid
Other Words from steroid
steroid
or steroidal \ stə-ˈrȯid-ᵊl
\
adjective
\
adjective
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