Synonyms of saliva

saliva

noun

sə-ˈlī-və 

as in drool

the fluid that is secreted into the mouth by certain glands

our mouths filled with saliva when we smelled the delicious dinner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drool
• spit
• spittle
• foam
• slaver
• sputum
• slobber
• froth
• salivation
• expectoration

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of saliva

Once applied, the gel forms a thin layer over the tooth that acts like a scaffold, guiding calcium and phosphate from saliva into new crystals that follow the structure of the enamel underneath. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

But a few times in recent years, Hollins, a veterinarian, tricked Jonathan and slid a cotton swab into the giant tortoise's mouth to get a saliva sample. — Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026

Eating triggers saliva production, but a stone can keep the saliva from draining, causing the gland to swell. — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

During a tick bite, alpha-gal, a carbohydrate molecule found in the tissues and products of most non-primate mammals, may be introduced into the human body through the tick’s saliva. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026