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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Those who use it in drugs, such as cough syrup and gummy vitamins, have until January 18, 2028. Sydney Wingfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Jan. 2025 Think maraschino cherries, Trolli Sour Crunchy Crawlers Candy, Dubble Bubble Original Twist Bubble Gum, McCormick red food coloring, some cough syrups and gummy vitamins. Cate Martel, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025 It was also used in medications and supplements, like various cough syrups and vitamins. Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 15 Jan. 2025 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given food manufacturers until January 15, 2027, to reformulate their products to comply with the rule, while producers of ingested drugs, such as certain cough syrups, have until January 18, 2028, to remove the additive. Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for cough syrup 

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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“Cough syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cough%20syrup. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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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