noun
gargling
Gargling (noun) means the act of rinsing the throat with a liquid held at the back of the mouth while exhaling air through it. Example: “Gargling with warm salt water can soothe a sore throat.”
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- garglings
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_____ with warm salt water can soothe a sore throat.
Frequently asked questions
What does “gargling” mean?
The word “gargling” means the act of rinsing the throat with a liquid held at the back of the mouth while exhaling air through it. In plain terms, swishing liquid around the back of your throat, usually to clean it or ease pain.
How do you use “gargling” in a sentence?
Here is “gargling” used in a sentence: “Gargling with warm salt water can soothe a sore throat.”
What part of speech is “gargling”?
“Gargling” is a noun.
What is the meaning of gargling?
"gargling" (noun) means the act of rinsing the throat with a liquid held at the back of the mouth while exhaling air through it.
