vial
Vial (noun) means a small glass or plastic container, often tube-shaped, used to hold liquids such as medicine or perfume. Example: “The nurse drew the vaccine from a small glass vial.”
How to use vial
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small bottle, usually for liquid medicine or similar substances.
Word forms
vialed past tense, vialled past tense, vials plural, Vials plural, vials singular
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Etymology
From Middle English vial, a variant of "phial" — both trace back to the same Greek-derived word for a small flask.
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What does “vial” mean?
The word “vial” means a small glass or plastic container, often tube-shaped, used to hold liquids such as medicine or perfume. In plain terms, a small bottle, usually for liquid medicine or similar substances.
How do you pronounce “vial”?
“Vial” is pronounced VEYE-uhl (/ˈvaɪəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “vial” in a sentence?
Here is “vial” used in a sentence: “The nurse drew the vaccine from a small glass vial.”
What is the opposite of “vial”?
The opposite of “vial” — its antonyms — are ampoule and vacutainer.
What part of speech is “vial”?
“Vial” is a noun.
Where does the word “vial” come from?
The word “vial” comes from Middle English. From Middle English vial, a variant of "phial" — both trace back to the same Greek-derived word for a small flask.
Is “vial” a common word?
“Vial” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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