lozenge

noun

loz·​enge ˈlä-zᵊnj 

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

Synonyms of lozenge

• pill
• tablet

Examples of lozenge in a Sentence

take one of these lozenges for your cold

Recent Examples on the Web

Plasencia contacted his mentor, Chavez, to discuss Perry's request for ketamine and purchased vials of liquid ketamine and ketamine lozenges from him, according to the agreement. —Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2025

In one study, published in 2017, researchers found that people with a cold who took zinc lozenges recovered faster than those who did not. —Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Dec. 2025

Deep crimson motifs bloom against fields of black and ivory; lozenges, cypress trees, and amulets thread their way into measured geometric grids. —Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025

Today, pieces by Arunashi—such as a statement cuff made of carbon fiber framed by pavé diamonds and centered on a lozenge-shape green beryl totaling more than 34 carats—are stocked at upscale stores including Marissa Collections. —Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English losenge, from Anglo-French

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

lozenge

noun

loz·​enge ˈläz-ᵊnj 

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 

: 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