bromelain

noun

bro·​me·​lain ˈbrō-mə-lən 

-ˌlān

variants or less commonly bromelin

ˈbrō-mə-lən 

brō-ˈmē-

: a protease obtained especially from the pineapple

Examples of bromelain in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pineapple is a natural way to support digestion, largely due to the enzyme bromelain, which is hard at work in your body. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 July 2025

Research suggests that bromelain reduces postoperative swelling and, thus, pain.4 Overall, more large-scale studies are necessary in this area to further determine how bromelain may improve various types of pain. —Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 24 June 2025

Who should not take bromelain? Before taking bromelain, consult your doctor. —Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025

Pineapples: Reduce inflammation Pineapples contain bromelain, an enzyme that helps reduce inflammation and improve digestion. —Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 22 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

bromelain by alteration of bromelin, from New Latin Bromelia

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bromelain

• aeroplane
• appertain
• ascertain
• capitaine
• cassegrain
• cellophane
• chatelaine
• counterpane
• entertain
• gethsemane
• halothane
• hurricane

Medical Definition

bromelain

noun

bro·​me·​lain

variants also bromelin

ˈbrō-mə-lən 

: a protease obtained from the juice of the pineapple