lorazepam

noun

lor·​az·​e·​pam lȯr-ˈa-zə-ˌpam 

: a benzodiazepine tranquilizer C₁₅H₁₀Cl₂N₂O₂ used especially to relieve anxiety and insomnia and to control epileptic seizures

Examples of lorazepam in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After adopting his wife Victoria Ratliff's (Parker Posey) lorazepam habit in an attempt to manage his stress, a groggy Timothy joins his family in their villa wearing nothing but a robe. —Liza Esquibias, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025

The diversion tactic doesn’t alleviate Tim’s stress though, and his wife Victoria again offers him one of her trusty lorazepams. —Dan Heching, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025

Victoria uses lorazepam to help her sleep and even takes the medication before having what should be a relaxing massage. —Korin Miller, SELF, 3 Mar. 2025

She’s credited next to two monkeys, one of whom is blowing smoke (perhaps because Parker’s character loves herself some lorazepam). —Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

probably from chlor- + -azepam (as in diazepam)

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

lorazepam

noun

lor·​az·​e·​pam lȯr-ˈaz-ə-ˌpam 

: a benzodiazepine tranquilizer C₁₅H₁₀Cl₂N₂O₂ used especially to relieve anxiety and insomnia, to control status epilepticus, and as a premedication before surgery

Note: Lorazepam is marketed under the trademark Ativan.