hydrocortisone

noun

hy·​dro·​cor·​ti·​sone ˌhī-drō-ˈkȯr-tə-ˌsōn  -ˌzōn 

: cortisol

especially : cortisol used pharmaceutically

Examples of hydrocortisone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rehydration tablets, antihistamines, hydrocortisone cream, plasters and bandages, painkillers and antacids, plus insect repellent and SPF are in Hammond’s suitcase. — Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

The family was advised to continue using Benadryl and hydrocortisone cream while monitoring his symptoms. — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026

Calamine lotion, baking soda paste or hydrocortisone cream can be applied to your skin several times a day until symptoms go away. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026

This may look like red spots or an itchy rash; an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream or antihistamine can help calm and soothe skin. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hydrocortisone

• amiodarone
• corticosterone
• phenylbutazone
• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone
• collarbone

Medical Definition

hydrocortisone

noun

hy·​dro·​cor·​ti·​sone -ˈkȯrt-ə-ˌsōn  -ˌzōn 

: cortisol

especially : cortisol used pharmaceutically