cough drop
noun
a small, medicinal lozenge for relieving a cough, sore throat, hoarseness, etc.
cough drops
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pluralof cough drop.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Emeralds the size of cough drops dangled from each piece.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2025
What do diet soft drinks, sweetened toothpaste, cough drops, sugary cereals, ice cream and yogurt have in common?
From Salon ● Jul. 14, 2023
But even when he was feeling less than great, he seemed compelled to push through: popping cough drops after press calls, working out at the executive mansion, tweeting incessantly as proof of life.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 27, 2022
By noon the next day, I didn’t feel any better, so I decided to head back to the medical office to snag some Advil and cough drops.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2022
I mean, I really do think that love is the best thing in the world, except for cough drops.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
