noun
gargling
noun
1
The act of rinsing the throat with a liquid held at the back of the mouth while exhaling air through it.
"Gargling with warm salt water can soothe a sore throat."
"She stood at the sink gargling mouthwash before her interview."
How to Use Gargling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSwishing liquid around the back of your throat, usually to clean it or ease pain.
Memory tip
The verb is "to gargle"; "gargling" is its -ing form used as a noun or present participle.
Common pairings
gargling with salt water
gargling mouthwash
Word Forms
garglings plural
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_____ with warm salt water can soothe a sore throat.