cough syrup

noun

: any of various sweet usually medicated liquids used to relieve coughing

Examples of cough syrup in a Sentence

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Pharmaceutical products such as lozenges, cough syrups, and mouthwashes can contain eucalyptus oil. Merve Ceylan, Health, 13 Oct. 2024 Codeine cough syrup was, simply, syrup—then sizzurp, lean, mud, my cup, the dirty, and so on, from Texas to Atlanta and beyond. Pitchfork, 1 Oct. 2024 The humectant also helps cough syrups coat and lubricate your throat while treating a cold. Carley Millhone, Health, 8 Oct. 2024 Today: An advisor working in finance who makes $120,000 per year and spends some of her money this week on cough syrup. R29 Team, refinery29.com, 29 Jan. 2024 See all Example Sentences for cough syrup 

Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cough syrup was in 1808

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“Cough syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cough%20syrup. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

cough syrup

noun
: any of various sweet liquids that contain medicine and are used to relieve coughing

Medical Definition

cough syrup

noun
: any of various sweet usually medicated liquids used to relieve coughing
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