cure-all

noun

ˈkyu̇r-ˌȯl How to pronounce cure-all (audio)
ˈkyər-
Synonyms of cure-allnext
: a remedy for all ills : panacea

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raising a young person's self-esteem is not the cure-all that some people think
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When sleep problems need more than a snack A nighttime handful of pistachios is not a cure-all. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026 There are accommodating doctors (the wonderful Brooks Ashmanskas), forever ready with the cure-all enemas upon which Argan insists, and a goofy doctor’s son (Hiram Delgado) who Argan wants for a son-in-law. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026 Hair oil is not a cure-all for scalp issues and can make certain scalp conditions worse. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Oct. 2026 While certainly not a cure-all, taking supplements could even help to stave off seasonal affective disorder (SAD) at this time of year. — Violet Hayward, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cure-all

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of cure-all was in 1801

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cure-all

noun
ˈkyu̇(ə)r-ˌȯl
: a remedy for everything wrong
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