cough-lozenge

cough-lozenge

A person unwraps a cough-lozenge to soothe their throat.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Medicated tablet for sore throat: A "cough-lozenge" is a small, medicated tablet that is dissolved slowly in the mouth to relieve coughing or soothe a sore throat. It typically contains ingredients like menthol, honey, or anesthetic agents.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • She sucked on a cough-lozenge to calm her persistent dry cough. (The tablet helped soothe throat irritation.)
    • The pharmacist recommended a cherry-flavored cough-lozenge for the patient. (A specific type of medicated tablet for cough relief.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to take a cough-lozenge": to consume a medicated tablet for cough relief.

    • He took a cough-lozenge before the meeting to avoid coughing. (He used the tablet to suppress coughs temporarily.)

  • "to offer someone a cough-lozenge": to give a medicated tablet to someone with a cough.

    • The flight attendant offered a cough-lozenge to the passenger with a tickly throat. (She provided the tablet as a remedy.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Cough drop (n): a synonym for cough-lozenge, often used interchangeably.

    • He bought a pack of cough drops at the pharmacy. (A similar medicated tablet for coughs.)

  • Throat lozenge (n): a broader term for any medicated tablet for throat relief, which may include cough-lozenge.

    • The throat lozenge helped ease her scratchy throat. (A tablet for general throat comfort.)
Synonyms
  • Cough drop: a small, medicated tablet for coughing (most common synonym).
  • Throat lozenge: a medicated tablet for throat irritation, often overlapping with cough-lozenge.
  • Pastille: a small, sweet medicated tablet (less common, often herbal).
Related Idioms

  • "Suck on a lozenge": to dissolve a medicated tablet in the mouth (not specific to cough, but commonly used).

    • He was told to suck on a lozenge to soothe his throat. (He used the tablet orally for relief.)

  • "A cough-lozenge for the soul": a figurative expression meaning something that provides mental or emotional comfort (rare, poetic).

    • Her kind words were a cough-lozenge for the soul. (Her words soothed his emotional distress.)