noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

bloodstream

BLUHD-strih-eem

Bloodstream (noun) means the flow of blood through the body's veins and arteries. Example: “The medication enters the bloodstream within minutes.”

noun

The flow of blood through the body's veins and arteries.

"The medication enters the bloodstream within minutes."

"Alcohol quickly passes into the bloodstream."

How to use bloodstream

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe circulating blood in a body.

Common pairings

enter the bloodstream travel through the bloodstream

Word forms

bloodstreams plural

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Etymology

From blood + stream.

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

What does “bloodstream” mean?

The word “bloodstream” means the flow of blood through the body's veins and arteries. In plain terms, the circulating blood in a body.

How do you pronounce “bloodstream”?

“Bloodstream” is pronounced BLUHD-strih-eem (/ˈblʌd.stɹɪim/ in IPA).

How do you use “bloodstream” in a sentence?

Here is “bloodstream” used in a sentence: “The medication enters the bloodstream within minutes.”

What part of speech is “bloodstream”?

“Bloodstream” is a noun.

Is “bloodstream” a common word?

“Bloodstream” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.