lozenge

noun

loz·​enge ˈlä-zᵊnj How to pronounce lozenge (audio)
 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

Examples of lozenge in a Sentence

take one of these lozenges for your cold
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As popularity increased, their product range expanded from chewing gum to include the five other antismoking products approved by the Food and Drug Administration: lozenges, patches, inhalers and nasal sprays. Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024 These include throat sprays, cough drops, lozenges, humidification, and gargling saltwater. Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024 Gum, lozenges, and patches simply deliver nicotine, the addictive chemical that keeps smokers smoking, in a safer way. Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2024 One common strategy is taking tablets or lozenges that contain zinc, a natural mineral that helps the immune system fight back against bacteria and viruses. Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lozenge 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English losenge, from Anglo-French

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lozenge was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Lozenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lozenge. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

lozenge

noun
loz·​enge ˈläz-ᵊnj How to pronounce lozenge (audio)
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 How to pronounce lozenge (audio)
: 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

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