Troche (Noun)
Meaning
A medicated lozenge used to soothe the throat.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The doctor prescribed a troche to help soothe the patient's sore throat after the surgery.
- After a long night of singing, she sucked on a troche to calm her irritated throat.
- A troche may be recommended to alleviate the discomfort caused by postnasal drip.
- He popped a troche into his mouth to ease the pain in his throat caused by the dry air.
- The nurse handed the patient a troche as part of her treatment for a severe case of laryngitis.