sneezes

Sudden nose blasts

Sneezes is the plural of sneeze—the sudden, involuntary expulsion of air through the nose and mouth, typically triggered by irritation.

Her sneezes echoed through the quiet library.

The phrase nothing to sneeze at means something worthy of respect or consideration: A twenty percent raise is nothing to sneeze at.

reflex

sternutation

Medical term for sneezing

spasm · expulsion · diaphragm · glottis · nostrils · nasal · respiratory · photic · trigger · cilia

allergy

pollen

Floral reproductive grains

mites · hay fever · antihistamines · allergist · rhinitis · allergen · histamine · seasonal · ragweed · dander

irritants

pepper

Pungent dried berry spice

  • dustFine settled particles
  • smokeAirborne combustion byproduct
  • perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing

fumes · chemicals · ammonia · chlorine · spices · pollution · fragrances · powder · tickle · bright light

etiquette

bless you

Response to a sneeze

courtesy · manners · politeness · custom · response · well-wishes · health · elbow · cover · tissue

illness

cold

Low temperature state

  • fluContagious respiratory illness
  • influenzaAcute viral respiratory infection
  • feverElevated body temperature

sinusitis · bronchitis · pneumonia · tonsillitis · laryngitis · tuberculosis · cough · phlegm · mucus · malaise

contagion

germs

Microscopic disease agents

communicable · contamination · bacteria · microbes · pathogens · quarantine · hygiene · handwashing · tissues · outbreak

Categories
Opposites
bodily expulsion type

sneezesinhales

Draws air inward

coughs · gasps · hiccups · burps · yawns

respiratory action direction

sneezesinhales

Draws air inward

breathes in · gasps · sniffs · inspires

Phrases
Family

sneeze, sneezing, sneezed, sneezy, sneezer, sneezier, sneeziest

Familiarity
Top 5,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G