gargled; gargling
ˈgär-g(ə-)liŋ 
1
a
: to hold (a liquid) in the mouth or throat and agitate with air from the lungs
b
: to cleanse or disinfect (the oral cavity) in this manner
2
: to utter with a gargling sound
Examples of gargle in a Sentence
Verb
He gargled with salt water.
He gargled the salt water, then spit it out.
Noun
a medicinal gargle used for sore throats
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
Good dental hygiene, including regular toothbrushing, flossing, and gargling with salt water, can help prevent tonsil stones from developing.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 5 Oct. 2024
Edmund Khoo, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
Non-medical therapies, such as salt water gargles or tea with honey and lemon, may also work for certain people.
—Emilia Benton, Health, 1 June 2024
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Verb
These include throat sprays, cough drops, lozenges, humidification, and gargling saltwater.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
Good dental hygiene, including regular toothbrushing, flossing, and gargling with salt water, can help prevent tonsil stones from developing.
—Sarah Hudgens, Health, 5 Oct. 2024
Noun
Saltwater gargles are used to improve oral health and treat various oral health conditions.
—Edmund Khoo, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
Non-medical therapies, such as salt water gargles or tea with honey and lemon, may also work for certain people.
—Emilia Benton, Health, 1 June 2024
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“Gargle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gargle. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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