Tylenol (Noun)
Meaning
An analgesic for mild pain but not for inflammation; also used as an antipyretic; (Datril, Tylenol, Panadol, Phenaphen, Tempra, and Anacin III are trademarks of brands of acetaminophen tablets).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The doctor recommended taking a dose of Tylenol to alleviate the headache.
- After taking Tylenol, her fever subsided and she was able to get some rest.
- The pharmacist suggested Tylenol as an alternative to ibuprofen for her mild pain.
- To reduce her temperature, she took a tablet of Tylenol before going to bed.
- She chose to take Tylenol for her toothache since it was the most gentle on her stomach.