bad breath

noun

: breath that smells unpleasant
He has bad breath.

Examples of bad breath in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
These whitening breath strips have two main benefits: to instantly eliminate bad breath and whiten teeth by up to four shades. Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 16 Dec. 2024 For example, poor saliva production due to dehydration leads to dry mouth, which can cause bad breath (halitosis).5 Itchiness is a symptom of dry skin, which could be due to dehydration. Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 8 July 2024 High-dose garlic ingestion may also cause gastrointestinal symptoms, bad breath, and body odor. Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 Dec. 2024 Common symptoms include a sore throat from tissue irritation, bad breath caused by thriving bacteria, and sometimes difficulty swallowing, if the stones are big enough. Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bad breath 

Dictionary Entries Near bad breath

Cite this Entry

“Bad breath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bad%20breath. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!