steroid
2 synonyms for steroid, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — One of a class of organic compounds, including hormones like testosterone and cortisol, built around a distinctive four-ring carbon structure.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
sex hormone
steroid hormone
How to use steroid
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
anabolic steroid
take steroids
steroid use
Etymology
Formed from sterol plus the suffix -oid ("resembling"); sterol itself traces back to cholesterol.
Full origin of steroid →Frequently asked questions
What does “steroid” mean?
The word “steroid” means one of a class of organic compounds, including hormones like testosterone and cortisol, built around a distinctive four-ring carbon structure. In plain terms, a hormone-related compound the body makes naturally, or a synthetic drug based on one, often linked to bodybuilding and doping in sport.
How do you pronounce “steroid”?
“Steroid” is pronounced STEH-royd (/ˈstɛɹɔɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “steroid” in a sentence?
Here is “steroid” used in a sentence: “The body naturally produces steroids like cholesterol and testosterone.”
What part of speech is “steroid”?
“Steroid” is a noun.
Is “steroid” a common word?
“Steroid” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “steroid” have?
“Steroid” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: one of a class of organic compounds, including hormones like testosterone and cortisol, built around a distinctive four-ring carbon structure.
