Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phlegm
noun
/flɛm/
Definition
Phlegm is a thick mucus secreted by the membranes of the respiratory passages.
Examples
- She coughed up phlegm due to her cold.
- The doctor advised him to drink warm fluids to help clear phlegm from his throat.
- During flu season, many people experience an increase of phlegm in their lungs.
Meaning
It refers to the viscous fluid produced in the throat and lungs, especially during illness or respiratory infections.
Synonyms
- mucus
- spit
- snot
