heroin

noun
UK: /ˈher.əʊ.ɪn/
US: /ˈher.oʊ.ɪn/

  1. A very addictive illegal drug made from morphine.

    1. He used heroin and became addicted quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. The police found a large quantity of heroin hidden in the car's spare tire. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

smack dope junk

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "heroin" is /ˈher.əʊ.ɪn/ in British English and /ˈher.oʊ.ɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "heroin": smack, dope, junk.

Example usage of "heroin": "He used heroin and became addicted quickly.". More examples on the page.