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
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A well-known brand name for the anti-anxiety drug alprazolam.
"Take a deep, healing breath, and imagine that you're not even on Twitter, or Facebook, or Xanax."
— Paul Rudnick, Coastal Elites (2020)
"“Medication can be part of a psychotropic arsenal,” he said, discussing one therapist who urged him to stop taking Xanax so he could address his anxiety directly and not mask the physical symptoms."
— Kat Kinsman, 10 things we learned about surviving anxiety (2014)
"Her doctor prescribed Xanax for her panic attacks."
How to use Xanax
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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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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