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

An immigration official offered him ibuprofen and urged him to consider leaving for another country. —Morgan Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026

There is no specific treatment for mumps, but rest, hydration and pain relievers such as ibuprofen can help people recover. —Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2026

For some, that may mean nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, for pain, or tranexamic acid, a nonhormonal medication to treat heavy bleeding. —L'oreal Thompson Payton, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026

This includes rest, staying well-hydrated and using over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to reduce fever and discomfort. —Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 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