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
Strain and use the liquid as a cough syrup.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2024
The company did not test the ingredients used in the cough syrup and instead relied on quality and safety certificates from its supplier, prosecutors said.
From BBC • Nov. 1, 2023
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
She bark out that scary cough again and I get the baby aspirin and the cough syrup.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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