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

Standing on the step by the front door, her father rummaged in his mouth with his fingers, took out the candy, trailing a thread of saliva, and threw it on the dirt floor. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Research suggests that microgravity and other aspects of spaceflight may alter saliva production and oral health, likely because fluid shifts, dehydration and changes in the body’s stress response can affect the salivary glands. — Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

Within two weeks, later symptoms may include anxiety, confusion, agitation, hallucinations, being very thirsty but panicked by fluids, having lots of saliva and aggressive behavior like thrashing and biting. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026

That fight or flight kicked in and all of the saliva in my mouth completely dried up. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 30 July 2026