suppository

noun

sup·​pos·​i·​to·​ry sə-ˈpä-zə-ˌtȯr-ē 

plural suppositories

: a solid but readily meltable cone or cylinder of usually medicated material for insertion into a bodily passage or cavity (such as the rectum)

Examples of suppository in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With a plethora of supplements, suppositories, and feminine washes, Her Juice Bar addresses our most private issues. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 19 Mar. 2024

From there, there are treatment options: For yeast infections, there are various forms of over-the-counter antifungal creams, ointments, and suppositories available in different strengths, like Monistat. —Mara Santilli, SELF, 26 Jan. 2024

These medications are usually applied as a cream or suppository over the course of several days to a week or two. —Claire McCarthy, M.d., Parents, 13 Nov. 2023

So her doctor prescribed a vaginal suppository in place of the injections. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 Oct. 2023

For some women, vaginal boric acid suppositories can help. —Dominique Fluker, Essence, 6 Oct. 2023

This choice is a suppository, which means it is inserted into your child's rectum via a small applicator provided in the kit. —Jenny Friedman, Ms, Parents, 3 Aug. 2023

If that doesn't help, ask your prenatal health care provider about over-the-counter treatments such as fiber supplements, stool softeners, non-stimulant laxatives, or glycerin suppositories. —Rebecca Stewart, Parents, 6 Sep. 2023

For example, laxatives can be chewable, mixed in drinks, or given as a suppository. —Jenny Friedman, Ms, Parents, 3 Aug. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Middle English suppositorie, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin suppositorium, from Late Latin, neuter of suppositorius placed beneath, from Latin supponere to put under

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

suppository

noun

sup·​pos·​i·​to·​ry sə-ˈpäz-ə-ˌtōr-ē, -ˌtȯr- 

plural suppositories

: a solid but readily meltable cone or cylinder of usually medicated material for insertion into a bodily passage or cavity (as the rectum, vagina, or urethra)