lozenge

noun

loz·​enge ˈlä-zᵊnj How to pronounce lozenge (audio)
 also  -sᵊnj
1
: a figure with four equal sides and two acute and two obtuse angles : diamond
2
: something shaped like a lozenge
3
: a small usually sweetened and flavored medicated material that is designed to be held in the mouth for slow dissolution
especially : one that contains a demulcent
sore throat lozenges

called also pastille, troche

Examples of lozenge in a Sentence

take one of these lozenges for your cold
Recent Examples on the Web At one point, prosecutors gave him a throat lozenge. CBS News, 28 Feb. 2024 Research has shown zinc lozenges can be helpful for shortening the duration of a cold.4 The prolonged exposure of zinc to the throat and nasal passages when sucking on a lozenge may be helpful for targeting cold symptoms. Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 25 July 2023 The online ads promote services, generally via telehealth, that prescribe ketamine — often in a lozenge prepared by a compounding pharmacy. Darius Tahir, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2024 After being handed a lozenge by one of the prosecutors in the case, Henley resumed answering questions about the pads, a 1979 contract between the band and writer Ed Sanders (who was writing an authorized biography of the group), and other matters from his past. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2024 Other companies are taking more creative approaches to patenting psychedelics, such as reformulating them as dissolvable lozenges or films — or combining LSD and ecstasy into a combination pill. Matthew Perrone, Quartz, 5 Feb. 2024 For at-home remedies, Dasgupta recommends staying hydrated with water and herbal tea, using a humidifier to add moisture to the air, and taking throat lozenges to relieve irritation in the throat. Syeda Khaula Saad, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2024 Do not give honey to children younger than 1 or lozenges to those younger than 4. Consult a healthcare provider before using over-the-counter (OTC) medicines to treat cold symptoms. Maggie O'Neill, Health, 10 June 2023 But people can take other over-the-counter medicines like throat-soothing lozenges, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 16 Dec. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English losenge, from Anglo-French

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lozenge was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Lozenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lozenge. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

lozenge

noun
loz·​enge ˈläz-ᵊnj How to pronounce lozenge (audio)
1
: a diamond-shaped figure
2
a
: something shaped like a lozenge
b
: a small disk or tablet that usually contains medicine

Medical Definition

lozenge

noun
loz·​enge ˈläz-ᵊnj How to pronounce lozenge (audio)
: a small usually sweetened solid piece of medicated material of any of various shapes that is designed to be held in the mouth for slow dissolution and often contains a demulcent
sore throat lozenges

called also pastille, troche

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