medication

noun

med·​i·​ca·​tion ˌme-di-ˈkā-shən 

1

: the act or process of medicating

2

: a medicinal substance : medicament

Synonyms of medication

• drug
• medicine
• remedy
• cure

Examples of medication in a Sentence

The company has developed a new allergy medication.

He stopped taking his medications.

Her illness has not responded to medication.

Recent Examples on the Web

Allergies, congestion and structural issues are all addressable with medication, saline sprays, nasal strips or an ENT evaluation. —Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026

There were individuals who left their phone, clothes, medication. —Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026

Have an emergency kit ready Include water, non-perishable food, medications, masks (for smoke), flashlights, batteries, important documents and a first-aid kit. —Brandi D. Addison, Des Moines Register, 26 Mar. 2026

Seniors rationing medications to keep the lights on. —Andre Johnson Jr, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing medication

• pain medication/reliever
• self-medication

Rhymes for medication

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

medication

noun

med·​i·​ca·​tion ˌmed-ə-ˈkā-shən 

: medicine sense 1

Medical Definition

medication

noun

med·​i·​ca·​tion ˌmed-ə-ˈkā-shən 

1

: the act or process of medicating

2

: a medicinal substance : medicament