aspirin
3 synonyms for aspirin, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A common over-the-counter medicine used to relieve pain, reduce fever, and lower inflammation; also used in low doses to help prevent heart attacks.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Empirin
acetylsalicylic acid
Etymology
Originally a German trademark, from a term meaning "acetylated spiraeic acid." The name later became a generic term for the drug in most countries.
Full origin of aspirin →Frequently asked questions
What does “aspirin” mean?
The word “aspirin” means a common over-the-counter medicine used to relieve pain, reduce fever, and lower inflammation; also used in low doses to help prevent heart attacks. In plain terms, a widely used painkiller and fever reducer, also taken in small doses to help the heart.
How do you pronounce “aspirin”?
“Aspirin” is pronounced ASP-rihn (/ˈæsp(ɪ)ɹɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “aspirin” in a sentence?
Here is “aspirin” used in a sentence: “He took an aspirin for his headache.”
What part of speech is “aspirin”?
“Aspirin” is a noun.
Where does the word “aspirin” come from?
The word “aspirin” comes from German. Originally a German trademark, from a term meaning "acetylated spiraeic acid." The name later became a generic term for the drug in most countries.
Is “aspirin” a common word?
“Aspirin” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
