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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

expectorate

/ɛkˈspɛktəreɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does expectorate mean?

verb

to spit or cough up mucus or other matter from the lungs, or to expel something from the body.

Example

"The patient expectorated a large amount of phlegm after taking the medication."

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