cure-all

noun

ˈkyu̇r-ˌȯl How to pronounce cure-all (audio)
ˈkyər-
Synonyms of cure-allnext
: 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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Also referred to as petroleum jelly, which is the primary ingredient of Vaseline, it was invented during the 1800s as a cure-all balm and has become a household staple since. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 May 2026 But Payton resisted the idea that injecting more tempo situations was a cure-all for the offense. Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 27 May 2026 Stem cells often are touted as a cure-all for everything from joint pain to Alzheimer’s, but the FDA has approved them only for a narrow set of disorders affecting blood production. Cindy Krischer Goodman, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026 Beyond unruly behavior on airplanes, drinking before a flight might not be the cure-all passengers are hoping for. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cure-all

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

cure-all

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