cough drop

noun

: a lozenge or troche used to relieve coughing

Examples of cough drop in a Sentence

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A little of that aforementioned apple butter—pronounced on the nose—makes an appearance here, along with a blend of cherry flavors the Old Fitzgerald line is well known for: bright red maraschino, cherry cough drop, and black cherry syrup all come out to play. David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Sh elived on rainwater, a cough drop — and determination. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025 Like cough drops, throat spray can provide quick relief for sore throats and comes in stronger, analgesic versions. Jenna Anderson, Health, 26 June 2025 To be somewhat blunt about it: Rasa has notes akin to a milder Ricola cough drop. Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cough drop

Word History

First Known Use

1806, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cough drop was in 1806

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“Cough drop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cough%20drop. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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
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