Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

neosporin

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.90 in modern English

Syllables: neosporin
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

An ointment used to prevent bacterial infection and speed healing.

Example Sentences

"Amanda took Rose to the bathroom, cleaned her wounds. They were minor. The ritual was a comfort to both of them: damp toilet paper and Neosporin, her child’s face close enough that she could smell her hot breath."

Questions

What does neosporin mean?: An ointment used to prevent bacterial infection and speed healing.

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