cough drop

noun

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

cough drop

noun

1. a lozenge to relieve a cough

Word History and Origins

Origin of cough drop¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

Emeralds the size of cough drops dangled from each piece.

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

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

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

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If the whiteboards, cough drops or water bottles are out of place, May will notice.

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