cough drop

American

noun

a small, medicinal lozenge for relieving a cough, sore throat, hoarseness, etc.

cough drop British

noun

a lozenge to relieve a cough

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Etymology

Origin of cough drop

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

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It takes some time to get used to a menthol and eucalyptus-based mask, and not only due to its cough drop smell.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2022

Resident Sarah Fong popped a menthol cough drop into her mouth to combat what she described as the stench of dead fish and dirty diapers.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2021

George W. Bush also became good friends with former first lady Michelle Obama, and cameras caught him slipping a cough drop to her as they sat together at Arizona Sen. John McCain’s funeral.

From Washington Times • Jan. 23, 2021

As he greeted her at his father’s funeral today the former president honored their pact slipping her what appeared to be another cough drop with a wink and a smile.

From Fox News • Dec. 5, 2018

When Cole breathed again, he noticed that his breaths had cooled as if he were sucking on a menthol cough drop.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen

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