English · Body & Health
medicines
/ˈmedsn̩z/
[/ˈmedsn̩z/]
plural of medicine
Beginnernoun
Definition
Medicines is the plural of medicine, substances taken to treat illness or pain.
Example
Keep all medicines away from children.
Keep all medicines away from children.
Etymology
From Latin 'medicina'; the plural adds '-s'.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in talk about health.