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

In primary dysmenorrhea, those contractions are more intense and more frequent, cutting off blood flow and causing pain that sends millions of women reaching for ibuprofen every month. —Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026

One group participated in home exercise designed specifically for cancer patients, a second group combined the exercises with ibuprofen (200 milligrams, or one pill, twice a day), the third group took ibuprofen alone and a fourth took a placebo alone. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026

Nelson said the friend said Damas had been complaining of a toothache and received ibuprofen from a nurse at the detention facility. —Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 15 May 2026

According to both sources, treatment includes resting the wrist and thumb, applying ice to help with swelling and taking over-the-counter anti-inflammatories and pain relievers, such as ibuprofen. —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 6 May 2026

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