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lozenge

noun

ˈlä-zᵊnj How to pronounce lozenge (audio)
Definition of lozengenext
as in pill
a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally take one of these lozenges for your cold

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Recent Examples of lozenge Women can bear arms, although unmarried ones traditionally display them on a diamond (known as a lozenge) or oval shape, rather than a shield. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026 Still others would like to chuck lozenges at phlegmy strangers. — Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Unlike nicotine lozenges, which are approved for smoking cessation, nicotine pouches are not. — Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026 Most of them are nicotine replacement products, such as gums, lozenges and patches. — Will Stone, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lozenge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lozenge
  1. pill
  2. tablet
Noun
  • Warm water, low light and a few screen-free minutes may prime the body for rest without pills, apps or expensive gadgets.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • One gets the sense that maybe this humble presentation is all on purpose; that maybe there’s a pill in the peanut butter—that this argument is being made by a filmmaker who spent a decade reading up on urban theory.
    — Lila Allen, Architectural Digest, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of pill
Noun
  • This ultrathin material can line the inside of slim smartphones, smartwatches, wearable health trackers, and foldable tablets.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Taking medicines like potassium tablets, vitamin C and more without drinking lots of water can also increase a person's risk.
    — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of tablet

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