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NyQuil

NyQuil

5 3.9
A brand of medicine for colds and flu that eases coughs and a blocked nose
  • proper noun
  • /ˈnaɪkwɪl/
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  • I had to take some of that Nyquil so I could go to sleep.
  • a bottle of NyQuil
  • NyQuil commercial
  • take NyQuil

Examples

  • I took some NyQuil to help with my cold symptoms and sleep better.

  • Like I've been taking some Nyquil, which has been helping me a lot.

  • Nyquil comes with a measuring cup, so I never get it right.

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  • Plus, Nyquil did the trick when I couldn't sleep.

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  • Last night l had a very bad cold, and l drank a whole bottle of NyQuil.

  • I slept 10 hours last night (thank you, Nyquil), and the antibiotics are kicking in.

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  • NyQuil, Pepto Bismol, two prescription containers, and a spoon rest on the coffee table.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • Speaking of which, I had to go get Nyquil—and at the same time figured I'd do my civic duty and vote.

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  • When I have a bad cold, I usually rely on NyQuil for relief.

  • He recommended NyQuil for my cough and congestion last night.

Synonyms

drug
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1.9

A medicine or chemical that treats illness and sometimes changes how someone feels

is a specific branded remedy for respiratory symptoms not a general substance
cold medicine
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8 2.0

A medicine that relieves cold symptoms like cough or blocked nose

is a branded product made to treat a wider range of respiratory illness symptoms
4 2.8

A medicine you can buy without a doctor's prescription

is a branded remedy sold similarly but aimed at respiratory illness signs
1 2.7

A medicine you can buy without a doctor's prescription

is a named product that fits that purchase category and targets respiratory symptoms

Surface Forms

NyQuil main

Etymology

NyQuil as a product name blends Ny ('night') and Quil (from 'tranquil', meaning 'quiet'), giving the idea of a 'quiet night', which fits its use for relieving coughs and congestion at night.