proper noun

Xanax

ZAN-aks

Xanax (proper noun) means a well-known brand name for the anti-anxiety drug alprazolam. Example: “Her doctor prescribed Xanax for her panic attacks.”

proper noun

A well-known brand name for the anti-anxiety drug alprazolam.

"Her doctor prescribed Xanax for her panic attacks."

How to use Xanax

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe brand name most people use when talking about the anxiety medication alprazolam.

When to use it

A trademark — use lowercase "alprazolam" in clinical or generic contexts.

Word forms

Xanax plural, Xanaxes plural

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Etymology

A trademarked name coined by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer for the drug alprazolam.

Frequently asked questions

What does “Xanax” mean?

The word “Xanax” means a well-known brand name for the anti-anxiety drug alprazolam. In plain terms, the brand name most people use when talking about the anxiety medication alprazolam.

How do you pronounce “Xanax”?

“Xanax” is pronounced ZAN-aks (/ˈzæn.æks/ in IPA).

How do you use “Xanax” in a sentence?

Here is “Xanax” used in a sentence: “Her doctor prescribed Xanax for her panic attacks.”

What part of speech is “Xanax”?

“Xanax” is a proper noun.

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