hydrocodone

noun

hy·​dro·​co·​done ˌhī-drō-ˈkō-ˌdōn 

: a habit-forming compound that is derived from codeine and is administered in the form of its bitartrate C₁₈H₂₁NO₃·C₄H₆O₆ usually in combination with other drugs (as acetaminophen) as an analgesic or cough suppressant

Examples of hydrocodone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two hydrocodone pills were later found in Woods’ pocket, according to an arrest affidavit released by the Martin County Sheriff’s Office and reviewed by The Athletic. — Bob Harkins, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026

An arrest affidavit revealed that deputies who searched Woods at the scene discovered two white pills in his pants pocket that were determined to be the opioid hydrocodone. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026

At the time of his arrest, Martin County Sheriff’s Office deputies allegedly found Woods carrying hydrocodone pills in his pocket, according to a probable cause affidavit obtained by PEOPLE. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

The startup’s Phase 2 trial enrolled 343 patients who’d gotten tummy tuck surgery; they were randomized to receive a high or low dose of Latigo’s experimental pill, a placebo, or a combination of acetaminophen and the opioid hydrocodone. — Jonathan Wosen, STAT, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hydrocodone

• aldosterone
• anticyclone
• progesterone
• testosterone
• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone

Medical Definition

hydrocodone

noun

hy·​dro·​co·​done ˌhī-drō-ˈkō-ˌdōn 

: a habit-forming compound derived from codeine and administered in the form of its bitartrate C₁₈H₂₁NO₃·C₄H₆O₆ usually in combination with other drugs (as acetaminophen) as an analgesic or cough sedative

called also dihydrocodeinone

see hycodan, vicodin