cough drop

American  

noun

1. a small, medicinal lozenge for relieving a cough, sore throat, hoarseness, etc.

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cough drop British  

noun

1. a lozenge to relieve a cough

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Etymology

Origin of cough drop

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

His face began to turn the color of a cherry cough drop.

From Literature

Emeralds the size of cough drops dangled from each piece.

From The Wall Street Journal

The maker of Halls cough drops and Ritz crackers tested a change to its Milka products in October with market researcher Ipsos.

From Seattle Times

Plastic spoons serve as splints for broken fingers, children are examined in makeshift tents and cough drops are handed out by the hundreds.

From Los Angeles Times

What do diet soft drinks, sweetened toothpaste, cough drops, sugary cereals, ice cream and yogurt have in common?

From Salon