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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sternutation

/ˌstɜːrnjuːˈteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does sternutation mean?

noun

The act of sneezing, or a sneeze. A sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs, often caused by irritation of the nasal passages.

Example

"The sudden sternutation startled the quiet library."

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