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Benadryl

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈbɛnədɹɪl/

1

noun

Meaning 1

An antihistamine medication used to stop allergies or as a sleep aid.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

antihistamine (trade name Benadryl) used to treat allergic reactions involving the nasal passages (hay fever) and also to treat motion sickness

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: diphenhydramine

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: antihistamine

History

Etymology

Marketing name. From benzhydryl diethylaminoethyl ether.