sneezed; sneezing
: to make a sudden violent spasmodic audible expiration of breath through the nose and mouth especially as a reflex act
sneezer
noun
Phrases
sneeze at
informal
: to make light of
—always used in negative statements to indicate something that is important or deserves attention
… a red ribbon for second place is not to be sneezed at or scorned.—
Richard Peck
Richard PeckPerquisites and severance pay are nothing to sneeze at [=are significant]
Examples of sneeze in a Sentence
Verb
She was constantly sneezing and coughing.
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Measles is airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs.
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Verb
The millions of people who suffer from seasonal allergies each year are too familiar with symptoms like sneezing, wheezing, and sniffling.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 2 May 2025
Acting as a Natural Antihistamine: CBD’s ability to modulate immune responses may help decrease histamine production, which is responsible for sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
If someone infected with pertussis coughs or sneezes, tiny droplets are released that contain the bacteria.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Measles is airborne and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, sneezes or coughs.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Sneeze.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneeze. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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