lozenge

noun

loz·​enge ˈlä-zᵊnj 

 also  -sᵊnj

1

: a figure with four equal sides and two acute and two obtuse angles : diamond

2

: something shaped like a lozenge

3

: a small usually sweetened and flavored medicated material that is designed to be held in the mouth for slow dissolution

especially : one that contains a demulcent

sore throat lozenges

called also pastille, troche

Synonyms

• cap
• capsule
• pill
• tablet

Examples of lozenge in a Sentence

take one of these lozenges for your cold

Recent Examples on the Web

Across the country, bespoke ketamine clinics offer shots and lozenges to treat a wide variety of mental-health conditions, including anxiety and PTSD; some focus on IV drips at doses high enough that maintaining a conversation is not feasible. —Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2025

Tangy aromas of orange peel, strudel, lemon zest and cherry lozenges. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025

Originally developed for fishermen braving harsh conditions, these extra-strength lozenges are designed to tackle even the toughest coughs and sore throats. —Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025

Suck on Hard Candies Sucking on lozenges or hard candies can stimulate saliva production, which helps moisten and soothe the throat.8 Even better is sucking on candy containing real peppermint or honey. 7. —Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 10 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English losenge, from Anglo-French

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

lozenge

noun

loz·​enge ˈläz-ᵊnj 

1

: a diamond-shaped figure

2

a

: something shaped like a lozenge

b

: a small disk or tablet that usually contains medicine

Medical Definition

lozenge

noun

loz·​enge ˈläz-ᵊnj 

: a small usually sweetened solid piece of medicated material of any of various shapes that is designed to be held in the mouth for slow dissolution and often contains a demulcent

sore throat lozenges

called also pastille, troche