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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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"Dietary strategies won't generate antibiotic resistance in the same way a drug might," Hsiao said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

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

If bacteria stop growing, the antibiotic in that tube is effective.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

I don’t have antibiotics, but I did have some triple antibiotic ointment that Mom uses on cuts.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz