cannabidiol

[kuh-nab-uh-dahy-awl, -ol]

noun

Pharmacology.

1. CBD.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cannabidiol¹

First recorded in 1935–40; cannabi(s) ( def. ) + di- ¹ ( def. ) + -ol ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

CBD, short for cannabidiol, is an extract of the marijuana plant and is commonly advertised as a relaxant, though it does not induce a "high" like other compounds found in the plant.

From BBC

You may have heard the extraordinary story of Charlotte Figi, the little Colorado girl who was dying from unrelenting, violent seizures until her parents decided to try cannabidiol, or CBD, a non-psychoactive ingredient of cannabis and hemp that helped other ailing children.

From Los Angeles Times

The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act signed by President Joe Biden in 2022 gave the attorney general 60 days to approve applications, provide reasons for denying them, or request more information, according to Smithsonian magazine.

From Seattle Times

The drink, which comes in flavors like strawberry lavender and blood orange lime, is made with cannabidiol, more commonly known as CBD.

From New York Times

The vets successfully treated the elephant with cannabidiol, or CBD, the nonintoxicating therapeutic compound found in cannabis.

From New York Times