cough syrup

noun

: any of various sweet usually medicated liquids used to relieve coughing

Examples of cough syrup in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1808, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cough syrup was in 1808

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Cite this Entry

“Cough syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cough%20syrup. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

cough syrup

noun
: any of various sweet liquids that contain medicine and are used to relieve coughing

Medical Definition

cough syrup

noun
: any of various sweet usually medicated liquids used to relieve coughing
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