lo
zenge
Plural
lozenges
1
(geometry) a four-sided figure with opposite equal angles, forming a diamond shape
- The pattern on the floor was made of blue and white lozenges.
- He drew a lozenge to represent the diamond shape.
- The heraldic shield displayed a golden lozenge.
- In geometry class, she measured the angles of the lozenge.
- The logo consists of a red lozenge on a white background.
2
a small tablet containing medicine, intended to dissolve slowly in the mouth
A lozenge is a small, typically flavored tablet designed to dissolve slowly in the mouth to deliver medication directly to the throat and mouth. They release their active ingredients gradually as they dissolve, providing targeted relief. Lozenges are commonly used to calm sore throats, relieve coughs, or treat mouth infections.
- The doctor prescribed menthol lozenges for her sore throat.
- Take one lozenge every few hours to ease coughing.
- He let the lozenge dissolve under his tongue.
- These lozenges contain a mild anesthetic for throat pain.
- The lozenge provided quick relief from dryness.
3
a small, flavored candy shaped like a tablet or diamond
- He unwrapped a mint lozenge after lunch.
- The store sells fruit lozenges in bright tins.
- She offered me a lemon lozenge from her bag.
- Old-fashioned licorice lozenges are still popular.
- The child enjoyed the sweet, hard lozenge.