cure-all

noun

ˈkyu̇r-ˌȯl How to pronounce cure-all (audio)
ˈkyər-
: a remedy for all ills : panacea

Examples of cure-all in a Sentence

raising a young person's self-esteem is not the cure-all that some people think
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Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cure-all was in 1801

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“Cure-all.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cure-all. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

cure-all

noun
ˈkyu̇(ə)r-ˌȯl
: a remedy for everything wrong
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