hyperbaric

adjective

hy·​per·​bar·​ic ˌhī-pər-ˈber-ik 

-ˈba-rik

: of, relating to, or utilizing greater than normal pressure especially of oxygen

a hyperbaric chamber

hyperbaric medicine

hyperbarically

ˌhī-pər-ˈber-i-k(ə-)lē 

-ˈba-ri-

adverb

Examples of hyperbaric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Then there’s Godolkin, whom Jordan and Cate reveal to Edgar could possibly still be alive, kept captive in a hyperbaric chamber by Cipher. —Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025

DeLauter would binge-watch shows while Valera tried red light therapy, hyperbaric chambers and anything else that might accelerate his healing. —Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025

New state-of-the-art wellness tech was also added, like a hyperbaric oxygen pod and an infrared sauna. —Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025

During Marie’s private lesson with Cipher, Cate and Jordan infiltrate the dean’s house, finding a withered old man in a hyperbaric chamber. —Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

hyper- + bar- + -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1962, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

hyperbaric

adjective

hy·​per·​bar·​ic ˌhī-pər-ˈbar-ik 

1

: having a specific gravity greater than that of cerebrospinal fluid

—used of solutions for spinal anesthesia compare hypobaric

2

: of, relating to, or utilizing greater than normal pressure especially of oxygen

a hyperbaric chamber

hyperbaric treatment

hyperbarically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb