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Definitions

antibiotic

[an-ti-bahy-ot-ik, -bee-, an-tee-, -tahy-] / ˌæn tɪ baɪˈɒt ɪk, -bi-, ˌæn ti-, -taɪ- /
NOUN
medicine
Synonyms
STRONGEST
penicillin
STRONG
amoxicillin ampicillin erythromycin streptomycin sulfonamide tetracycline
WEAK
sulfa drug wonder drug

Example Sentences

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A musical exploring the global threat of antibiotic resistance has made its London premiere, featuring a chorus of 60 NHS healthcare workers.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Early findings also suggest that the antibiotic is less likely to drive resistance.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

"We are now giving further training to staff on the prompt recognition of sepsis, and have taken measures to make sure antibiotic prescribing is done correctly."

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The drug is designed as a more powerful and efficient version of the widely used antibiotic vancomycin.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

Adams and the other nurses had to remove their dressings and put fresh antibiotic ointment over the burned area every twenty-four hours.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge