Sneezing

/ˈsniː.zɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action or occurrence of sneezing.

His sneezing was relentless during the allergy season.

A single instance of the act of sneezing.

After my loud sneezing, everyone turned to look at me.

verb

The act of expelling air from the nose and mouth suddenly and forcibly, often as a reflex action due to irritation of the nasal mucosa.

He couldn't stop sneezing due to the dust in the air.

To make the involuntary action of expelling air from the nose and mouth.

She began sneezing uncontrollably after being exposed to the pollen.

Middle English 'snesing', from Old English 'fneosan' meaning to sneeze.

sneeze guard

A protective barrier designed to keep food safe from sneezes or other contaminants.

bless you

A common phrase said to someone after they sneeze.

sneeze

The act itself of sneezing.

sneezy

Tending to sneeze often.

Letting one rip

He just let one rip while talking, and everyone turned to look.

Air release

After that dust cloud, I had to make an air release!