Lozenge

Pronunciation: /ˈlɑːzɪndʒ/

Definitions of lozenge

noun a small medicinal tablet, typically flavored, that is taken orally to dissolve slowly in the mouth

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a lozenge to soothe my sore throat.

A2 She always carries lozenges in her purse in case she gets a cough.

B1 The pharmacist recommended a lozenge for my cough and it worked wonders.

B2 I prefer mint-flavored lozenges over cherry-flavored ones.

C1 The lozenge dissolved slowly in my mouth, providing long-lasting relief for my throat irritation.

C2 The doctor prescribed a special lozenge that helped numb the pain in my throat.

Examples of lozenge in a Sentence

formal The doctor prescribed a lozenge to help soothe my sore throat.

informal I always keep a lozenge in my purse in case I feel a tickle in my throat.

slang I popped a lozenge to help with my cough.

figurative His words were like a lozenge for her wounded heart, providing comfort and relief.

Grammatical Forms of lozenge

• past tense: lozenged
• plural: lozenges
• comparative: more lozenge
• superlative: most lozenge
• present tense: lozenges
• future tense: will lozenge
• perfect tense: have lozenged
• continuous tense: is lozenging
• singular: lozenge
• positive degree: lozenge
• infinitive: to lozenge
• gerund: lozenging
• participle: lozenged

Origin and Evolution of lozenge

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'lozenge' originated from the Old French word 'losenge' meaning a diamond-shaped figure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lozenge' has come to refer to a small medicinal tablet or a diamond-shaped figure in general, with its usage evolving from a geometric shape to a specific type of medication.