cough syrup
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cough syrup
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Chris Robinson, the actor who played Dr. Rick Webber on “General Hospital” and also introduced America to a classic turn of phrase in a commercial for cough syrup, has died of heart failure.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025
The same sum will also be paid to the families of four children who became disabled after consuming the cough syrup.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2024
Q: I would like to share my recipe for honey and onion cough syrup.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2024
An old campaign slogan for cough syrup, "It tastes awful. And it works," seemed to imply that any sweet content might have diminished the medicinal effect.
From Science Daily • Oct. 25, 2023
“I’ll give you a cough syrup, but she needs antibiotics and I’m afraid we’ve run out,” he said, staring at her again, in that odd way that locked his eyes with hers.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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