noun
OxyContin
ok-sih-KAHTN
OxyContin (noun) means a brand-name, slow-release painkiller containing oxycodone, notorious for fuelling opioid addiction in the US. Example: “OxyContin became infamous in the 1990s and 2000s for its role in the opioid crisis.”
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A brand-name, slow-release painkiller containing oxycodone, notorious for fuelling opioid addiction in the US.
"OxyContin became infamous in the 1990s and 2000s for its role in the opioid crisis."
How to use OxyContin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe brand name for a controlled-release oxycodone painkiller, closely tied to the opioid crisis.
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Word forms
- Plural
- OxyContins
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Etymology
A trademarked name built from "oxycodone."
Frequently asked questions
What does “OxyContin” mean?
The word “OxyContin” means a brand-name, slow-release painkiller containing oxycodone, notorious for fuelling opioid addiction in the US. In plain terms, the brand name for a controlled-release oxycodone painkiller, closely tied to the opioid crisis.
How do you pronounce “OxyContin”?
“OxyContin” is pronounced ok-sih-KAHTN (/ˌɒksɪˈkɑ(n)tn̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “OxyContin” in a sentence?
Here is “OxyContin” used in a sentence: “OxyContin became infamous in the 1990s and 2000s for its role in the opioid crisis.”
What part of speech is “OxyContin”?
“OxyContin” is a noun.
