aspirinnoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˈæs.prɪn/us/ˈæs.prɪn/plural aspirin or aspirinsB1 a common drug that reduces pain, fever, and swelling:
I always take a couple of aspirins when I feel a cold starting.
Aspirin should not be given to young children.
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