sneeze
Plural
sneezes
1
the act of blowing air out of your nose and mouth in a forceful way
A sneeze is a sudden and uncontrolled release of air, often with mucus, from the nose and mouth, often accompanied by a unique sound. It is a reflex action triggered by irritation or stimulation of the nasal passages, such as from dust, allergens, or viruses. Sneezing helps to clear the nasal passages of irritants and is a natural defense mechanism of the body to protect the respiratory system from potential harm. While sneezing is usually harmless, it can sometimes be a symptom of an underlying condition, such as allergies or a cold.
- A sneeze can spread germs, so always cover your nose.
- My allergies can cause a sneeze at any moment.
- She couldn't hold back the sneeze during the quiet moment.
- The pepper made me have a big sneeze.
- The sneeze interrupted her while she was talking
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