Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
snee
verb
/sniː/
Definition
To sneeze is to involuntarily expel air from the nose and mouth, often as a reflex to irritants in the nasal passages.
Examples
- She had to sneeze during the meeting, but she tried to hold it back.
- Allergies made him sneeze repeatedly.
- Every time he walked past the flowers, he would sneeze.
Meaning
The act of sneezing is usually associated with a cold or allergies, but it can also happen when the body is reacting to strong smells or dust.
Synonyms
- expectorate
- spit
- sniffle
