# ampoule

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈæm.puːl/ · frequency rank #90,132

## Definitions
1. A small hermetically sealed vial, often used to contain a sterile solution suitable for injection.

## Etymology
Borrowed from French ampoule. Etymologically equivalent to amphora + -ule/-le.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/ampoule