noun
Percocet
PURR-kuh-seht
noun
1
A brand-name prescription painkiller that combines oxycodone with paracetamol (acetaminophen), used to treat moderate to severe pain.
"After the surgery, the doctor prescribed Percocet for the first few days."
How to Use Percocet
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA well-known prescription opioid painkiller, often referenced in news and pop culture because of its potential for misuse.
When to use it
A trademark and controlled prescription medication — always capitalized as a proper noun.
Word Forms
Percocets plural
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Etymology
A trademarked brand name for the oxycodone-paracetamol combination drug.