dry mouth

noun

: a condition in which the inside of a person's mouth becomes very dry

The medication can cause dry mouth.

Examples of dry mouth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Loud persistent snoring, sudden gasping or choking for air, waking with a dry mouth and breathing pauses a partner usually notices first. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026

Artificial tears, saliva substitutes, and prescription medicines can help manage dry eyes and dry mouth. — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026

Some side effects reported included dry mouth, trouble peeing and nausea. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Sep. 2026

Sugarless gum or candy or medications can help with the dry mouth. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Rhymes for dry mouth

• drouth
• routh

Medical Definition

dry mouth

noun

: xerostomia