capsule
noun
a gelatinous case enclosing a dose of medicine.
capsules
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pluralof capsule.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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She explained that time capsules were popular in the 1980s because of the influence of Blue Peter, and recalled writing the letter after her dad found a cavity behind the stairs.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026
This exceptionally hard form of carbon is used to make the tiny capsules that hold fuel in inertial confinement fusion experiments.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 20, 2026
Complete coverage of The Times’ All-Star baseball and softball teams, from the players and coaches of the year to capsules on each player and the final 2026 rankings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026
Considering the "hazard potential of the waste, the first 10,000 years are very important for keeping the capsules intact," he told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jun. 1, 2026
Not only was the first woman in space, but two space capsules were in orbit at the same time.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
