ibuprofen

noun

ibu·​pro·​fen ˌī-byu̇-ˈprō-fən 

also ī-ˈbyü-prə-fən

: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug C₁₃H₁₈O₂ used to relieve pain and fever

Examples of ibuprofen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rest, drink fluids and use acetaminophen – not ibuprofen or aspirin. — Andrés Henao, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

Ginger is also believed to work just as well as ibuprofen and other pain medications to relieve menstrual cramps. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2026

There won’t be children’s ibuprofen in the medicine cabinet or a pediatrician’s phone number to call for medical records. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026

Anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen can reduce swelling and inflammation. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

is- + butyl + propionic acid + -fen (alteration of phenyl)

First Known Use

1967, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ibuprofen

• gonadotrophin

Medical Definition

ibuprofen

noun

ibu·​pro·​fen ˌī-byu̇-ˈprō-fən 

: a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug C₁₃H₁₈O₂ used in over-the-counter preparations to relieve pain and fever and in prescription strength especially to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative arthritis see advil, motrin