paracetamol

noun

para·​cet·​a·​mol ˌper-ə-ˈsē-tə-ˌmȯl 

ˌpa-rə-

British

: acetaminophen

Examples of paracetamol in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Essentially, the results were on par with how opioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and paracetamol scored in trials. — New Atlas, 8 July 2026

What if seasonal viruses like dengue, Oropouche, Zika, and the paralyzing chikungunya which ravaged the country last year—while paracetamol was and remains hard to come by—break out again this summer? — Leonardo Padura, Time, 23 Apr. 2026

Taking acetaminophen or paracetamol can help control pain and the fever. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026

Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol and sold under the brand name Tylenol, is widely considered the only safe over-the-counter option for treating pain or fever during pregnancy. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

para- entry 1 + acetyl + amino + phenol

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for paracetamol

• chloramphenicol
• dithiothreitol
• geospatial
• isopropanol
• peroxisomal
• visuospatial
• aerosol
• alcohol
• arbitral
• basketball
• butanol
• cannonball

Medical Definition

paracetamol

noun

para·​cet·​a·​mol ˌpar-ə-ˈsēt-ə-ˌmȯl 

British

: acetaminophen