ibuprofen

noun

ibu·​pro·​fen ˌī-byu̇-ˈprō-fən 

 also  ī-ˈbyü-prə-fən

: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug C₁₃H₁₈O₂ used to relieve pain and fever

Examples of ibuprofen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Use over-the-counter pain medications, such as Advil (ibuprofen), to relieve pain. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025

Anti-inflammatory medications, such as ibuprofen, were also found to reduce dementia risk. —Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025

Some over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen can temporarily relieve symptoms. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Feb. 2025

Despite the risks, opioids are extremely effective at treating pain, which has left doctors and patients with few options when acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, aren’t enough. —Elizabeth Both, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

is- + butyl + propionic acid + -fen (alteration of phenyl)

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ibuprofen

• gonadotrophin

Medical Definition

ibuprofen

noun

ibu·​pro·​fen ˌī-byu̇-ˈprō-fən 

: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug C₁₃H₁₈O₂ used in over-the-counter preparations to relieve pain and fever and in prescription strength especially to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative arthritis see advil, motrin