noun
lozenge
LAH-zinj/ˈlɑːzɪndʒ/
A small medicated tablet dissolved slowly in the mouth.
The man places a lozenge on his tongue to soothe his sore throat.
Etymology
The Old French word named diamond shapes and small flat cakes; its deeper origin is disputed. The medicinal sense arose from diamond-shaped cakes or tablets of medicine and sugar intended to dissolve in the mouth.
In context
are three types of quitting medications. Some require a prescription and some don't. The first category is nicotine- replacement therapy in the form of gum, inhaler, nasal spray, patch or lozenge.
More examples
- He buys a box of throat lozenges at the pharmacy.
- I keep a few lozenges in my bag during cold season.
- Let the lozenge dissolve instead of chewing it.
Forms
lozenge · lozenges
Similar words
- cough drop
- Specifically intended to relieve coughing or soothe an irritated throat.
- tablet
- A broader term for solid medicine, often swallowed rather than dissolved.