Expectorant – A cough medicine that helps to loosen phlegm in your chest

(Pronounced ek-spek-ter-uhnt)

To remember the definition of the word expectorant, use the following mnemonic:

Expect a torrent (expectorant) of abuse from Mum if you don't take your cough medicine.

Examples of expectorant in a sentence

The expectorant tasted like rotten eggs.

My doctor prescribed me with expectorant to help loosen the phlegm.

The second I get the expectorant out of the cupboard, my son runs a mile!