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

• pill
• tablet

Examples of lozenge in a Sentence

take one of these lozenges for your cold

Recent Examples on the Web

This bourbon has a lengthy, cool finish with notes of German chocolate cake, herbal lozenge, and loads of fresh mint. —Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025

The occasional aspirin has been replaced with a war chest of pills, lozenges and balms. —Oc Register, 22 June 2025

In the leadup to Perry's death, Plasencia distributed 20 vials of ketamine, ketamine lozenges and syringes to Perry and the comedian's live-in personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa. —Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025

According to his plea agreement, Plasencia gave Perry 20 vials of ketamine, ketamine lozenges, and syringes between September 30 and October 12, 2023, per ABC News. —Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 June 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