noun
Benadryl
BEH-nuhd-rihl
Benadryl (noun) means a brand-name antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms or as a sedative. Example: “She took Benadryl to calm her hay fever.”
noun
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A brand-name antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms or as a sedative.
"She took Benadryl to calm her hay fever."
How to use Benadryl
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA well-known over-the-counter allergy medicine, often also used to help people sleep because it causes drowsiness.
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- Benadryls
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Etymology
A trademarked name built from "benzhydryl," referring to the drug’s chemical structure.
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What does “Benadryl” mean?
The word “Benadryl” means a brand-name antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms or as a sedative. In plain terms, a well-known over-the-counter allergy medicine, often also used to help people sleep because it causes drowsiness.
How do you pronounce “Benadryl”?
“Benadryl” is pronounced BEH-nuhd-rihl (/ˈbɛnədɹɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Benadryl” in a sentence?
Here is “Benadryl” used in a sentence: “She took Benadryl to calm her hay fever.”
What part of speech is “Benadryl”?
“Benadryl” is a noun.
