lozenge
noun
a small, flavored tablet made from sugar or syrup, often medicated, originally diamond-shaped.
lozenges
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pluralof lozenge.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Perplexity advised rest and fluids, while Claude also recommended zinc lozenges and saltwater gargles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
Instead, Prof Smith says the best approach is for people to "wait it out", drink water to stay hydrated and take lozenges that encourage swallowing and "inhibit a cough" for a period of time.
From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2025
That approach is standard practice in the U.K., but it’s outside the medical mainstream in the U.S., where only pharmaceutical-grade medications like nicotine gum and lozenges are formally approved to help smokers quit.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 29, 2024
Originally set on making medicinal lozenges to help alleviate sore throat and bad breath, Oliver began creating candy — and founded a profitable business along the way.
From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2024
There appear to be several lemons, as well, in that purse, and a whole mess of lozenges.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
