blood thinner

noun

: a drug used to prevent the formation of blood clots by hindering coagulation of the blood

blood-thinning

ˈbləd-ˌthi-niŋ 

adjective

Examples of blood thinner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

However, some studies have shown that eating goji berries may trigger an allergic reaction in some people; they have also been seen to interfere with diabetes medications and blood thinners. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026

Now taking blood thinners and heart medication while working through cardiac rehabilitation, Homenuk is slowly returning to exercise and rebuilding his confidence. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Afterward, he was placed on blood thinners and had to stop drinking alcohol while recovering. — Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026

However, higher doses may increase bleeding risk in some individuals, especially those taking blood thinners or certain medications. — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 2 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for blood thinner

• beginner
• breadwinner
• dinner
• inner
• pinner
• sinner
• spinner
• tinner
• winner

Medical Definition

blood thinner

noun

blood thin·​ner -ˌthin-ər 

: a drug used to prevent the formation of blood clots by hindering coagulation of the blood

blood-thinning adjective