Advil (Noun)
Meaning
A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an antipyretic; "daily use of ibuprofen can irritate the stomach".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She popped two Advil to alleviate the migraine headache that had been brewing all morning.
- He always carries a bottle of Advil with him, just in case his arthritis starts acting up.
- The coach handed out Advil to the players after the game to help with the pain and swelling.
- The doctor recommended taking Advil every four hours to control the fever and alleviate the discomfort.
- After a long day on her feet, she took two Advil to ease the aching in her lower back.