Word
sneezing
Phoneticssneez·ing
US/ˈsnizɪŋ/
UK/snˈiːzɪŋ/
Definition
n. the act of suddenly blowing air out through your nose and mouth. It is something your body does automatically when your nose is irritated.
n. the involuntary and forceful expulsion of air from the lungs through the nose and mouth, typically caused by irritation of the nasal mucosa.
Examples
“Loud sneezing from the back of the room interrupted the quiet exam.”
“The high pollen count this morning led to constant sneezing and watery eyes for many commuters.”
“While occasional sneezing is a normal physiological response to dust, persistent bouts may indicate an underlying allergic reaction or the onset of a viral infection.”
Examples
simple
“Loud sneezing from the back of the room interrupted the quiet exam.”
contextual
“The high pollen count this morning led to constant sneezing and watery eyes for many commuters.”
complex
“While occasional sneezing is a normal physiological response to dust, persistent bouts may indicate an underlying allergic reaction or the onset of a viral infection.”
Usage
Often used as a gerund to describe the ongoing activity or symptom.
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