miracle drug

noun

1. wonder drug.

Word History and Origins

Origin of miracle drug¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

It promoted hydroxychloroquine as a miracle drug and billed itself as a provider of legal services for people who refuse to be vaccinated or to wear a mask, or who want to stop vaccinations for children.

From TIme

Will Cain said it was “has been called, at least by some doctors, a miracle drug.”

From Washington Post

The latest miracle drug is ivermectin, an anti-parasitic used by veterinarians and doctors treating parasitic worms.

From FiveThirtyEight

Celery juice is not a miracle drug or diet that will instantly make you lose weight.

From Essence.com