SNEEZE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SNEEZE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SNEEZE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Sneeze

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Middle English: apparently an alteration of Middle English fnese due to misreading or misprinting (after initial fn- had become unfamiliar), later adopted because it sounded appropriate

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: sniːz
Dialects: British English
Definition:

make a sudden involuntary expulsion of air from the nose and mouth due to irritation of one's nostrils

Short Definition:

make sudden involuntary expulsion of air from nose and mouth due to irritation of one's nostrils

Examples:
  • the smoke made her sneeze

Word: Sneeze

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: sniːz
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an act or the sound of sneezing

Short Definition:

act or sound of expelling air from nose in such way

Examples:
  • he stopped a sudden sneeze

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