aspirin
noun
as·pi·rin
ˈa-sp(ə-)rən 
plural aspirin or aspirins
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.
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Charlie Campbell, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
On April 11, 2023, Foxx was hit with a bad headache and asked a friend for an aspirin.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Individuals who need to be on blood-thinning medications, including aspirin, should take them as prescribed.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 7 Feb. 2025
And more than three million Americans reported taking aspirin without consulting a medical professional first.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Aspirin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspirin. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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aspirin
noun
as·pi·rin
ˈas-p(ə-)rən
1
: a white drug used as a remedy for pain and fever
2
: a tablet of aspirin
Medical Definition
aspirin
noun
as·pi·rin
ˈas-p(ə-)rən
plural aspirin or aspirins
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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