Meaning of the word sneeze in English

What does sneeze mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sneeze

US /sniːz/
UK /sniːz/
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Verb

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

Example:
The dust made her sneeze.
He felt a tickle in his nose and knew he was about to sneeze.

Noun

an act or sound of sneezing.

Example:
He let out a loud sneeze.
Bless you! That was quite a sneeze.