100 Examples of sentences containing the noun "cough"

Definition

A "cough" is a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a distinctive sound. It can be a reflex action to clear the throat or airways of irritants, or it may indicate an underlying health condition.

Synonyms

• Hack
• Clear
• Expectorate
• Throat-clearing
• Hiccup (in some contexts)

Antonyms

• Silence
• Quiet
• Stillness

Examples

1. She coughs every time she steps outside in the cold.
2. The doctor asked him to cough to check his lung health.
3. He tried to suppress a cough during the meeting.
4. When she coughs, it sounds like she's trying to clear her throat.
5. The child coughs frequently, making the parents worry.
6. He coughed loudly after inhaling some dust.
7. The teacher told the students to cover their mouths when they cough.
8. She always coughs when she laughs too hard.
9. I had to cough a few times to get his attention.
10. He coughs a lot when he has a cold.
11. The smoke made her cough uncontrollably.
12. After he coughed, everyone turned to look at him.
13. It’s polite to say “excuse me” after you cough.
14. She coughs so much that she needs to see a doctor.
15. The persistent cough kept him awake at night.
16. She tried to cough discreetly during the performance.
17. He felt a tickle in his throat and had to cough.
18. Whenever the pollen count is high, he tends to cough.
19. She coughed and apologized for the disturbance.
20. The doctor advised her to drink warm tea when she coughs.
21. He couldn't stop coughing after the spicy meal.
22. She coughs to clear her throat before speaking.
23. After he coughed, he realized he was getting sick.
24. The old man coughed as he walked along the dusty road.
25. The child tried to cough quietly during the movie.
26. Her cough was getting worse, so she visited a clinic.
27. You should cover your mouth when you cough.
28. I heard him cough from the other room.
29. She coughed up a small piece of phlegm.
30. The doctor asked her to cough while examining her.
31. He coughs whenever he eats too quickly.
32. The sound of her cough echoed in the empty hall.
33. She had a persistent cough that lasted for weeks.
34. He tends to cough more in dry weather.
35. After the flu, his cough lingered for a while.
36. The cough syrup helped soothe her throat.
37. He coughed from the strong smell of paint.
38. She felt embarrassed when she coughed in class.
39. The coughing fit came out of nowhere.
40. He coughs when he laughs too hard.
41. She tried to cough discreetly during the lecture.
42. The teacher noticed his cough and asked if he was okay.
43. His heavy cough made it hard for him to sleep.
44. The cough was a symptom of his allergies.
45. She always keeps a tissue handy when she coughs.
46. He coughed so much that he needed water.
47. The cough medicine tasted awful but worked well.
48. She coughs every morning when she wakes up.
49. The cold air made him cough more often.
50. He couldn't help but cough after swallowing too fast.
51. She tried to hold back a cough during the performance.
52. His cough sounded worse than it really was.
53. The coughing in the audience was distracting.
54. He had to cough to clear his throat before speaking.
55. The doctor told her to cough deeply during the exam.
56. She felt a tickle in her throat and had to cough.
57. He coughs whenever he has a cold.
58. The cough was dry and irritating.
59. She coughed into her sleeve to avoid spreading germs.
60. His cough signaled the onset of a cold.
61. She was embarrassed when she suddenly coughed.
62. The cough lingered long after the flu was gone.
63. He coughs when he gets too excited.
64. The pharmacist recommended a strong cough syrup.
65. She had a cough that kept her from sleeping well.
66. He tried to suppress a cough during the ceremony.
67. The cough was a sign that something was wrong.
68. She always keeps a lozenge handy when she coughs.
69. He coughs when he gets a tickle in his throat.
70. The doctor listened to his cough with a stethoscope.
71. She was embarrassed when she suddenly coughed in the quiet room.
72. His cough was persistent and annoying.
73. The coughing fit disturbed the entire class.
74. He had to cough to get the dust out of his throat.
75. The cough syrup helped relieve her symptoms.
76. She coughs whenever she eats spicy food.
77. He coughed loudly, drawing everyone's attention.
78. The cough was a symptom of his allergies.
79. She tried to cough quietly during the presentation.
80. The fire made everyone cough from the smoke.
81. He felt embarrassed after he coughed in front of everyone.
82. She always carries lozenges to soothe her cough.
83. The cough was just a sign of a minor irritation.
84. He had a cough that sounded like a bark.
85. She laughed and then coughed unexpectedly.
86. The coughing epidemic spread through the school.
87. He coughs whenever he gets a cold.
88. She coughs every time she tries to sing.
89. The cough made it hard for him to concentrate.
90. She felt a tickle in her throat and needed to cough.
91. The doctor told her to cough again for further examination.
92. He had to cough to clear his throat before speaking.
93. The cough was a warning sign of something more serious.
94. She coughs when she’s nervous.
95. The cough medicine helped her feel better.
96. He tried to cough quietly so he wouldn't disturb anyone.
97. She was worried about her persistent cough.
98. The coughing worsened as the cold progressed.
99. He always coughs after eating nuts.
100. She coughs to clear her throat before she sings.