CBD

1 of 2

noun

ˌsē-ˌbē-ˈdē 

: a nonintoxicating cannabinoid found in cannabis and hemp : cannabidiol

More than a dozen medical trials in the past decade have shown that treatments containing THC (and some that combine THC with another derivative called cannabidiol, or CBD) not only ease pain in MS patients but also alleviate other problems associated with the disease.

—Nathan Seppa

Under Leni's Law, named for a child whose daily seizures are mitigated by CBD usage, CBD oils [=oils containing cannabidiol] can't contain more than 3 percent THC "relative to CBD." For example if an oil has 10 mg of CBD, it could have no more than 0.3 mg of THC.

—Andrew J. Yawn

CBD

2 of 2

abbreviation

1

cash before delivery

2

central business district

Examples of CBD in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Many people find that a light dose of THC or CBD helps ease the typical stress of flight delays or travel mishaps. —Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 18 June 2025

About 60% of U.S. adults reported trying CBD, according to a 2025 Forbes Health survey. —Virginia Bridges, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025

Cannabis bakeries like Bubba’s Baked in Michigan and Stoney’s Bakeshop in California have also teased donut collabs just in time for Donut Day — offering sweet treats laced with either THC or CBD, sometimes both, depending on your vibe. —Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 6 June 2025

Blood and urine metabolites of THC, cannabidiol (CBD) and nicotine were measured, along with cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels, and body mass index (BMI). —Paul McClure 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1962, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

CBD

1 of 2 noun

ˌsē-ˌbē-ˈdē 

: a nonintoxicating cannabinoid found in cannabis and hemp : cannabidiol

Under Leni's Law, named for a child whose daily seizures are mitigated by CBD usage, CBD oils can't contain more than 3 percent THC "relative to CBD." For example if an oil has 10 mg of CBD, it could have no more than 0.3 mg of THC.

—Andrew J. Yawn

CBD

2 of 2 abbreviation

1

closed bladder drainage

2

common bile duct