laxative
1 of 2adjective
lax·a·tive ˈlak-sə-tiv 
: having a tendency to loosen or relax
specifically : producing bowel movements and relieving constipation
laxative
2 of 2noun
: a usually mild laxative drug
Example Sentences
Noun The doctor prescribed a laxative.
Recent Examples on the Web
Chris Smith, BGR, 27 July 2022 Vi-Jon has now added five laxative variants to the recall list. Chris Smith, BGR, 9 Aug. 2022 Vi-Jon issued a recall for various laxative products that might have been exposed to microbial contamination. Chris Smith, BGR, 27 July 2022 Scottsdale Police Department investigated after a laxative bottle was apparently tampered with and replaced with antidepressants. Jodicee Arianna, The Arizona Republic, 30 June 2022 As a parallel example, this phenomenon also occurs when a person ingests lactulose, a synthetic, nondigestible sugar that’s used as a laxative drug. Patrick Wilson, Outside Online, 13 Apr. 2020 The relief that comes with the laxative effect of detox diets may appear to be evidence that toxins were removed. Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2021 These adverts are always questionable, flogging the likes of laxative tea as a weight loss aid. Gina Tonic, refinery29.com, 21 June 2021 Early on, investigators focused on the additive polyethylene glycol, which is present in both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and better known as the main ingredient in the over-the-counter laxative Miralax. Anna Kuchment, Dallas News, 14 May 2021 Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 The box that was taped up was an Equate brand laxative. Jodicee Arianna, The Arizona Republic, 30 June 2022 Reddick said her father gave her a laxative and told her to drink some apple juice, the documents indicate. Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 12 June 2022 You’ll be given a laxative of some sort (either over-the-counter or prescription) to empty out your bowel as completely as possible. Kathryn Watson, SELF, 1 Apr. 2022 One is a supplement, and the other is an over-the-counter laxative. Andy Meek, BGR, 18 Feb. 2022 Your doctor may also prescribe an enema, a rectal laxative that can spur bowel movements. Cat Lafuente, Health.com, 9 Feb. 2022 Throughout the home treatment, Lad also recommends taking a mild laxative every night and following a specific diet, which is something Rodgers also mentioned. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2022 Lohxa distributes the natural vegetable laxative in cases of 20 cartons that include 24 units each. Andy Meek, BGR, 18 Feb. 2022 See More
Adjective
The company is notifying all customers by phone and email about the laxative recall. Chris Smith, BGR, 27 July 2022 Vi-Jon has now added five laxative variants to the recall list. Chris Smith, BGR, 9 Aug. 2022 Vi-Jon issued a recall for various laxative products that might have been exposed to microbial contamination. Chris Smith, BGR, 27 July 2022 Scottsdale Police Department investigated after a laxative bottle was apparently tampered with and replaced with antidepressants. Jodicee Arianna, The Arizona Republic, 30 June 2022 As a parallel example, this phenomenon also occurs when a person ingests lactulose, a synthetic, nondigestible sugar that’s used as a laxative drug. Patrick Wilson, Outside Online, 13 Apr. 2020 The relief that comes with the laxative effect of detox diets may appear to be evidence that toxins were removed. Washington Post, 4 Nov. 2021 These adverts are always questionable, flogging the likes of laxative tea as a weight loss aid. Gina Tonic, refinery29.com, 21 June 2021 Early on, investigators focused on the additive polyethylene glycol, which is present in both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and better known as the main ingredient in the over-the-counter laxative Miralax. Anna Kuchment, Dallas News, 14 May 2021 Noun
Pharmatech manufactured and distributed a product called Diocto Liquid, a docusate sodium liquid solution used as a laxative for adults and children, from 2016 to 2017, court records say. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022 The box that was taped up was an Equate brand laxative. Jodicee Arianna, The Arizona Republic, 30 June 2022 Reddick said her father gave her a laxative and told her to drink some apple juice, the documents indicate. Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 12 June 2022 You’ll be given a laxative of some sort (either over-the-counter or prescription) to empty out your bowel as completely as possible. Kathryn Watson, SELF, 1 Apr. 2022 One is a supplement, and the other is an over-the-counter laxative. Andy Meek, BGR, 18 Feb. 2022 Your doctor may also prescribe an enema, a rectal laxative that can spur bowel movements. Cat Lafuente, Health.com, 9 Feb. 2022 Throughout the home treatment, Lad also recommends taking a mild laxative every night and following a specific diet, which is something Rodgers also mentioned. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 23 Feb. 2022 Lohxa distributes the natural vegetable laxative in cases of 20 cartons that include 24 units each. Andy Meek, BGR, 18 Feb. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English laxatif, from Medieval Latin laxativus, from Latin laxatus, past participle of laxare to loosen, from laxus
First Known Use
Adjective
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
laxative 1 of 2
adjective
lax·a·tive ˈlak-sə-tiv
: tending to relieve constipation
laxative
2 of 2noun
: a medicine that relieves constipation
Medical Definition
laxative 1 of 2
adjective
lax·a·tive ˈlak-sət-iv
1
: having a tendency to loosen or relax
specifically : relieving constipation
2
: lax sense 2
laxative
2 of 2noun
: a usually mild laxative drug