Benzedrine

Pronunciation: /bɛnzɪˌdriːn/

Definitions of Benzedrine

noun a brand name for a drug containing amphetamine, used as a stimulant

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that Benzedrine is a type of medication.

A2 Benzedrine was commonly used as a nasal decongestant in the past.

B1 Some people misuse Benzedrine for its stimulant effects.

B2 Benzedrine was popular in the 1940s and 1950s as a treatment for narcolepsy and depression.

C1 The use of Benzedrine has declined over the years due to its potential for addiction and abuse.

C2 Research has shown that Benzedrine can have serious side effects if not used properly under medical supervision.

Examples of Benzedrine in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed Benzedrine to help with my narcolepsy.

informal I took some Benzedrine to stay awake during the long drive.

slang I heard some people use Benzedrine as a study drug.

figurative His energy was like he had taken a dose of Benzedrine.

Grammatical Forms of Benzedrine

• past tense: Benzedrined
• plural: Benzedrines
• comparative: more Benzedrine
• superlative: most Benzedrine
• present tense: Benzedrines
• future tense: will Benzedrine
• perfect tense: have Benzedrined
• continuous tense: is Benzedrining
• singular: Benzedrine
• positive degree: Benzedrine
• infinitive: to Benzedrine
• gerund: Benzedrining
• participle: Benzedrined

Origin and Evolution of Benzedrine

First Known Use: 1933 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Benzedrine' originated from the chemical name 'phenylisopropylamine' which was later shortened to 'benzedrine'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used as a brand name for a medication containing amphetamine, 'Benzedrine' later became a common term for any amphetamine-based stimulant. Over time, the word has evolved to refer more broadly to any stimulant drug, both legal and illegal.