benzo

¹ American  

[ben-zoh] / ˈbɛn zoʊ /

noun

Slang.

1. benzodiazepine.

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benzo- ² American  

1. a combining form used in the names of chemical compounds in which benzene, benzoic acid, or one or more of the phenyl groups is present.

   benzocaine.

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benzo- British  

combining form

1. indicating a benzene ring fused to another ring in a polycyclic compound

   benzofuran

2. indicating derivation from benzene or benzoic acid or the presence of phenyl groups

   benzophenone

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Etymology

Origin of benzo¹

By shortening

Origin of benzo-¹

benz(ene) or benz(oic) + -o-

Example Sentences

Sylmar’s Matthew Benzo gave up five hits while striking out five and walking one to pick up the win.

From Los Angeles Times

Sylmar’s Matthew Benzo allowed five hits while striking out five and walking one to pick up the win.

From Los Angeles Times

He makes music under the name Benzo, and he wanted to walk out to his own songs in Tokyo.

From Seattle Times

The Doctors Loneliness; preventing Alzheimer’s; benzo epidemic; a child’s invention helps kids at the hospital.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Pellicier’s three cats — Smokey, Baby Jane and the Benzo — had begun staging protests at their food bowls.

From New York Times