noun Uncommon

swallowing

Swallowing (noun) means the act of moving food, drink, or saliva from the mouth into the stomach. Example: “The patient reported difficulty swallowing after the surgery.”

noun

The act of moving food, drink, or saliva from the mouth into the stomach.

"The patient reported difficulty swallowing after the surgery."

How to use swallowing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe action of swallowing something.

Word forms

swallowings plural

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Etymology

Inherited from Middle English swolwynge; by surface analysis, swallow + -ing.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for swallowing

owing rowing towing bowing sowing lowing mowing growing knowing flowing plowing showing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “swallowing” mean?

The word “swallowing” means the act of moving food, drink, or saliva from the mouth into the stomach. In plain terms, the action of swallowing something.

How do you use “swallowing” in a sentence?

Here is “swallowing” used in a sentence: “The patient reported difficulty swallowing after the surgery.”

What part of speech is “swallowing”?

“Swallowing” is a noun.

Is “swallowing” a common word?

“Swallowing” is an uncommon word in modern English.