cure-all

noun

ˈkyu̇r-ˌȯl How to pronounce cure-all (audio)
ˈkyər-
Synonyms of cure-allnext
: a remedy for all ills : panacea

Examples of cure-all in a Sentence

raising a young person's self-esteem is not the cure-all that some people think
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Where InsurTech startups were once pitched as plug-and-play cure-alls, the talk now is of narrower tools trained on a single bottleneck, with the carrier keeping hold of the judgment. Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 The raves on TikTok won’t tell you this because, according to many of these videos, sardines are a skincare cure-all. Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 June 2026 Baking soda isn't a cure-all for digestive discomfort, but proper soaking, discarding the soaking liquid, and gradually increasing your bean intake may help. Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026 Also referred to as petroleum jelly, which is the primary ingredient of Vaseline, it was invented during the 1800s as a cure-all balm and has become a household staple since. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cure-all

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cure-all was in 1801

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“Cure-all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cure-all. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

cure-all

noun
ˈkyu̇(ə)r-ˌȯl
: a remedy for everything wrong
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