Neosporin (Noun)
Meaning
Trade name for a topical drug containing several antibacterials; used as an ointment for skin irritations and in the form of eyedrops for minor eye infections.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed Neosporin to help clear up the infected cut on my hand.
- She applied a thin layer of Neosporin ointment to the scrape on her knee to prevent infection.
- After getting poked in the eye with a branch, he used Neosporin eyedrops to soothe the irritation.
- The nurse instructed the patient to apply Neosporin to the affected area three times a day.
- The first aid kit contained a tube of Neosporin for treating minor cuts and scrapes.