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Rolaids

Rolaids

2 4.3
A brand of tablets you chew that ease heartburn and upset stomach
  • noun
  • /ˈroʊleɪdz/
  • US
translation icon : Rolaids
  • When I have heartburn, I usually reach for some Rolaids to feel better.
  • pack of Rolaids
  • take Rolaids

Examples

  • -Got any Rolaids?

    Heist (2001)

  • Carl finds a half-used package of Rolaids.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • You take too much Rolaids.

    My Life (1993)

  • Maybe mix it up with Rolaids or something.

    Fiction book (1998)

  • While the agents helped themselves, she took out some Rolaids and slowly crunched them.

    Fiction book (1997)

  • That's Rolaids.

    Stanley & Iris (1990)

  • We did award-winning campaigns for Pepsi and Rolaids and Kenny Rogers Roasters!

    Extreme Dating (2005)

  • Many people find that Rolaids helps relieve their acid indigestion quickly.

  • The doctor recommended Rolaids for anyone suffering from an upset stomach.

Synonyms

antacid
vsRolaids
15 2.9

A medicine that reduces stomach acid to relieve heartburn and upset stomach

is a specific tablet brand rather than the general substance
Maalox
vsRolaids
5 4.8

A medicine people take to stop heartburn and indigestion

is the tablet brand form of the same relief product
Mylanta
vsRolaids
3 4.6

A medicine you can buy without a doctor's prescription that eases heartburn and upset stomach

is a trademarked tablet brand for the same relief use
ranitidine
vsRolaids
  • Specialized
1 5.3

A medicine that reduces stomach acid and treats ulcers and heartburn

relies on quick neutralization instead of lowering acid production
Prevacid
vsRolaids
  • Specialized
1 5.1

A medicine that reduces stomach acid to treat heartburn

uses neutralization tablets rather than reducing acid production
gastric antacid
vsRolaids
3.4

A medicine that reduces extra acid in the stomach to ease indigestion or heartburn

is a branded tablet product not the general neutralizing substance
antiacid
vsRolaids
  • Specialized
3.0

A medicine that reduces the burning feeling in your stomach or chest after eating

names a particular tablet brand rather than the broad substance
lansoprazole
vsRolaids
  • Specialized
6.9

A medicine that reduces stomach acid to treat heartburn and ulcers

uses neutralizing tablets rather than long-term acid reduction

Surface Forms

Rolaids singular
Rolaids plural

Etymology

Rolaids is a brand name for antacid tablets. A helpful way to remember the name is to read it as relief + aids ('help'), so Rolaids are small aids that stop heartburn and calm an upset stomach.