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sneeze
/sniːz/
[/sniːz/]
suddenly blow air out of the nose
Beginnerverb
Definition
To suddenly and noisily push air out through the nose and mouth, often because of dust, a cold, or an allergy. It can also be a noun for this action.
Example
The dust made me sneeze three times.
The dust made me sneeze three times.
Etymology
From Middle English 'snesen', altered from 'fnesen' (to sneeze), of Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in talk about colds and allergies; people often say 'bless you' after a sneeze.