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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

drug

/drʌɡ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does drug mean?

noun, verb

A substance used as a medicine or for other therapeutic purposes; a controlled substance whose manufacture, possession, or sale is regulated by law. A person or thing that is a source of fascination or pleasure.

Example

"The doctor prescribed a new drug to help manage her symptoms."

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