morning-after pill

American  

[mawr-ning-af-ter pil] / ˈmɔr nɪŋˈæf tər ˌpɪl /

Or morning after pill

noun

Pharmacology.

1. an emergency contraceptive pill used to prevent pregnancy after sexual intercourse, typically by delaying ovulation, preventing fertilization, or preventing a fertilized egg from being implanted in the uterus.

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morning-after pill British  

noun

1. an oral contraceptive that is effective if taken some hours after intercourse

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Etymology

Origin of morning-after pill

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

And the deal includes a plan – announced on Sunday – to enable women to get the morning-after pill for free from pharmacies.

From BBC

Women in England will be able to get the morning-after pill for free from pharmacies from later this year, the government has said.

From BBC

The morning-after pill, which prevents pregnancy, is currently available only by prescription.

From Seattle Times

Taking a common arthritis drug together with the morning-after pill Plan B could boost the contraceptive’s effectiveness, according to new research published Wednesday.

From Seattle Times

It’s stocked with ibuprofen, pregnancy tests and the morning-after pill.

From Washington Times