Lozenges Meaning in English
word · lemma: lozenge
ˈɫɔzəndʒəz
LAW-zuhn-jiz
lˈəʊzəndʒɪz
LOH-zuhn-jiz
Definition
Small, often medicated candies that dissolve slowly in the mouth, usually taken to soothe a sore throat or cough.
Usage & Nuances
Used formally and in healthcare; 'lozenges' refers to the medicinal kind, typically for sore throats or coughs, not regular candy. Common collocation: 'throat lozenges'. Singular: 'lozenge'. Sometimes confused with 'tablets', but 'lozenges' dissolve in the mouth.
Spanish: pastillas (para la garganta) - caramelos medicinalesPortuguese (BR): pastilhas (para a garganta) - balas medicinaisPortuguese (PT): pastilhas (para a garganta) - rebuçados medicinaisChinese (Simplified): 含片 - 喉片Chinese (Traditional): 含片 - 喉錠Hindi: लोज़ेंज़ (गले की गोली)Arabic: أقراص استحلاب (للحلق)Bengali: লোজেঞ্জ - গলাবটিকাRussian: пастилкиJapanese: トローチ - 含嗽薬（医薬キャンディ）Vietnamese: viên ngậmKorean: 목캔디 - 트로치Turkish: pastil - boğaz pastiliUrdu: گولیاں (گلے کی دوا)Indonesian: permen pelega tenggorokan - lozenges
Example Sentences
He bought some lozenges for his sore throat.
basic
Lozenges dissolve slowly in your mouth.
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My doctor suggested using lozenges for my cough.
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If your throat is scratchy, try sucking on a few lozenges.
natural
I always keep a pack of lozenges in my bag during allergy season.
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Those mint lozenges really help freshen your breath too.
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