Heroin

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛroʊən/

Heroin (noun)

  1. A very strong illegal drug made from morphine that can quickly cause addiction and serious health problems.
  2. An opioid drug that acts on the brain to reduce pain, but is widely banned because of high addiction risk.

Examples

  • Heroin is an illegal strong drug in many places.
  • People can get addicted to heroin quickly.