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

Member's Mark Ibuprofen Pain Reliever and Fever Reducer Tablet Two 600-count bottles of ibuprofen tablets for $13.18 is a winner—and a great deal—for many Sam’s Club shoppers. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 June 2025

Lu, far surpassing the life expectancy of a typical hippopotamus, began taking handfuls of ibuprofen and was lathered in lotion made of aloe and honey. —Michaela Mulligan, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025

Experts compare naproxen, ibuprofen What is vagus nerve stimulation? —Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 18 May 2025

Medications such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen can also reduce fever and alleviate sore throat or headaches but should not be given to very young children without medical advice. —Daryl Austin, USA Today, 12 June 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