MDMA

noun

ˌem-(ˌ)dē-(ˌ)em-ˈā 

: ecstasy sense 2

Examples of MDMA in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Methylone is similar to MDMA, but also has distinct properties, said John Kraus, chief medical officer for Otsuka, Transcend’s new parent company. — Bob Woods, CNBC, 19 July 2026

Depression and anxiety’s impact on moms and babies One drug that has been studied and enhanced our understanding of the way psychedelics work is MDMA, which is commonly known as ecstasy and causes a euphoric high. — Camille Hoffman, The Conversation, 7 July 2026

But the main evidence against Arabzai came May 13, when police raided his apartment and allegedly found two pounds of cocaine and two pounds of marijuana, along with a single gram of MDMA. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 June 2026

Allen’s first pass at the World in Motion lyrics was so laden with references to the druggier aspects of Manchester’s rave culture that the English team politely asked him to maybe tone it down with all the MDMA business. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

methylene + di- + methamphetamine

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

MDMA

noun

ˌem-(ˌ)dē-(ˌ)em-ˈā 

: ecstasy sense 2