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

Guests who book a massage have their choice of regular oil or oil infused with THC and CBD, which can help relax the muscles and reduce inflammation. —Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025

Reputable brands share exactly how many milligrams of CBD or THC are in each can or bottle. —Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025

Herbsnleaf sells edibles, vapes, drinks, capsules and oils, all designed to deliver the benefits of CBD in treating chronic pain, anxiety and insomnia. —Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025

The lawsuit seeks class-action status on behalf of customers nationwide who purchased 7-OH products made or sold through CBD American Shaman. —David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 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