Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑrɡəl/

Definitions of gargle

noun a liquid used for rinsing the mouth and throat

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of gargle in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of gargle

past tense

gargled

plural

gargles

comparative

more gargle

superlative

most gargle

present tense

gargle

future tense

will gargle

perfect tense

have gargled

continuous tense

is gargling

singular

gargle

positive degree

gargle

infinitive

to gargle

gerund

gargling

participle

gargling

Origin and Evolution of gargle

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'gargle' originated from the Old French word 'gargouiller' which meant to gargle or gurgle.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gargle' has retained its original meaning of rinsing or cleansing the throat with a liquid, but it has also been extended to refer to the act of making a bubbling or gurgling sound while rinsing.