pill

• Eine kleine, feste Arzneiform, die meist rund oder oval ist und im Ganzen geschluckt wird; auch eine unangenehme Person oder Sache.

A small, solid piece of medicine that is swallowed whole, typically round or oval in shape.

1. MedicationA2formalmedical

   A small, solid piece of medicine that is swallowed whole.

   Tablette

   • The doctor prescribed a pill for her headache.
   • He takes a vitamin pill every morning.
   • She swallowed the pill with a glass of water.

   Synonymecapsulelozengetabtablet

2. Contraceptive pillB1formalmedical

   A pill taken by women to prevent pregnancy.

   Antibabypille

   • She has been on the pill for two years.
   • The doctor discussed the side effects of the pill.
   • Many women choose the pill as their preferred contraceptive method.

   Synonymebirth controlbirth control pillcontraceptiveoral contraceptive

3. Small ball or pelletB2informal

   A small, rounded object, often used in games or as a projectile.

   Kügelchen

   • He rolled a pill of dough between his palms.
   • The game uses a small pill-shaped ball.
   • She shaped the clay into tiny pills.

   Synonymeballbeadglobulepelletshotspherule