NyQuil
- proper noun
- /ˈnaɪkwɪl/
- I had to take some of that Nyquil so I could go to sleep.
- a bottle of NyQuil
- NyQuil commercial
- take NyQuil
Examples
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I took some NyQuil to help with my cold symptoms and sleep better.
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Like I've been taking some Nyquil, which has been helping me a lot.
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Nyquil comes with a measuring cup, so I never get it right.
Blog text (33) -
Plus, Nyquil did the trick when I couldn't sleep.
Blog text (11) -
Last night l had a very bad cold, and l drank a whole bottle of NyQuil.
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I slept 10 hours last night (thank you, Nyquil), and the antibiotics are kicking in.
Blog text (3) -
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.
Blog text (24) -
When I have a bad cold, I usually rely on NyQuil for relief.
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He recommended NyQuil for my cough and congestion last night.
Synonyms
A medicine or chemical that treats illness and sometimes changes how someone feels
A medicine that relieves cold symptoms like cough or blocked nose
A medicine you can buy without a doctor's prescription
A medicine you can buy without a doctor's prescription
Surface Forms
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.