cough drop

noun

: a lozenge or troche used to relieve coughing

Examples of cough drop in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s why peppermint is so common in cold medicines and cough drops. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Sales of Cardinal’s consumer healthcare products, such as crutches, canes and its Leader brand of cough drops and other over-the-counter medications, are also reported here. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

Well, the one who wouldn’t let a creepy old man buy her cough drops knows what is up, but State Farm is doomed. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 July 2026

The former president was caught sneaking Obama what was later said to be a cough drop during the funeral. — Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cough drop

• atop
• backdrop
• backstop
• bebop
• blacktop
• bookshop
• clatsop
• desktop
• eavesdrop
• estop
• hardtop
• hilltop

Kids Definition

cough drop

noun

: a small piece of candy or a tablet that contains medicine and is used to relieve coughing

Medical Definition

cough drop

noun

: a lozenge or troche used to relieve coughing