Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑrɡəl/
noun a liquid used for rinsing the mouth and throat
A1 I use mouthwash to gargle every morning.
A2 She gargled with salt water to soothe her sore throat.
B1 The doctor recommended gargling with warm water and honey for a cough.
B2 After getting my tonsils removed, I had to gargle with a special solution.
C1 The singer gargled with water before going on stage to warm up her vocal cords.
C2 The actor gargled with a mixture of herbs and spices to prepare for his role as a witch.
verb to rinse or wash the mouth and throat with a liquid
A1 I gargle with salt water when my throat hurts.
A2 She gargles with mouthwash every morning.
B1 The doctor recommended gargling with warm water to soothe the sore throat.
B2 After singing for hours, the singer gargled with lemon water to refresh their voice.
C1 Athletes often gargle with specialized mouthwash to improve performance.
C2 The singer gargled with a mixture of honey and warm water to maintain vocal health.
formal The dentist recommended that I gargle with salt water to soothe my sore throat.
informal I always gargle with mouthwash before bed to freshen my breath.
slang I hate when my mom makes me gargle with that gross medicine when I'm sick.
figurative She felt like she needed to gargle to cleanse herself of the lies she had been telling.
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