oxycodone
noun
oxy·co·done
ˌäk-sē-ˈkō-ˌdōn 
: a narcotic analgesic C18H21NO4 used especially in the form of its hydrochloride
Examples of oxycodone in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Waller struggled with opioids (like oxycodone), Xanax, cocaine, and alcohol.
—
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
In October 2023, he was convicted on racketeering and trafficking charges related to hydrocodone and oxycodone and was sentenced to 12 months in prison.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 27 June 2025
If these tools are not effective, opioids such as oxycodone or morphine should be considered.
—Lipi Roy, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
He would later be forced to leave his job after selling oxycodone to an undercover officer in 2013.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for oxycodone
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
In October 2023, he was convicted on racketeering and trafficking charges related to hydrocodone and oxycodone and was sentenced to 12 months in prison.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 27 June 2025
If these tools are not effective, opioids such as oxycodone or morphine should be considered.
—Lipi Roy, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
He would later be forced to leave his job after selling oxycodone to an undercover officer in 2013.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for oxycodone
Cite this Entry
“Oxycodone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oxycodone. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share