capsule Definition
- 1a small container with medicine inside that you swallow
- 2a small part of a spacecraft that can separate from the main part and be used for a particular purpose
- 3a small part of a machine or device that contains something such as a film, a liquid, or a gas
Using capsule: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "capsule" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The doctor prescribed me some capsules for my headache.
Example
The capsule separated from the spacecraft and landed on the moon.
Example
The camera's lens is protected by a small capsule filled with gas.
capsule Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with capsule
time-release capsule
a type of capsule that releases its contents over an extended period of time
Example
The medication is in a time-release capsule, so it only needs to be taken once a day.
a small capsule designed to allow astronauts to escape from a spacecraft in an emergency
Example
The escape capsule was never used during the mission.
a small plastic or aluminum container filled with coffee grounds that is used in a coffee machine to make a single serving of coffee
Example
I prefer using coffee capsules instead of ground coffee because it's more convenient.
Origins of capsule
from Latin 'capsula', meaning 'small container'
Summary: capsule in Brief
A 'capsule' [ˈkæpsəl] refers to a small container with medicine inside that you swallow, a small part of a spacecraft that can separate from the main part and be used for a particular purpose, or a small part of a machine or device that contains something such as a film, a liquid, or a gas. Examples include 'The doctor prescribed me some capsules for my headache.' and 'The capsule separated from the spacecraft and landed on the moon.'
