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Lozenge - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A lozenge is a small, often diamond-shaped tablet that dissolves in the mouth, typically used to soothe throat irritation or deliver medication. It can also refer to a diamond-shaped geometric figure.

lozenge

/ˈlɑːzɪndʒ/ /ˈlɒzɪndʒ/

Definition:

A small, often diamond-shaped medicinal tablet or candy, typically used for soothing throats.

Synonyms:

tablet, pastille, drop, pill

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

cube, sphere

Common Collocations:

throat lozenge, cough lozenge, herbal lozenge, medicated lozenge

Derivatives:

lozenged (rare), lozengy (heraldry)

Usage Tips:

Use "lozenge" to describe small medicinal tablets or candies, often diamond-shaped and used for throat relief.

Common Phrases:

cough lozenge, sore throat lozenge, herbal lozenge

Etymology:

From Old French "losenge," meaning a diamond-shaped figure or tablet, possibly of Gaulish origin.

Examples:

  • 1. She sucked on a mint-flavored lozenge to soothe her sore throat.
  • 2. The doctor recommended a medicated lozenge for his persistent cough.
  • 3. He handed her a honey-lemon lozenge when she started coughing.
  • 4. The herbal lozenges were shaped like tiny diamonds.

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