Synonyms for expectoration
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The action of expectorating, of ejecting phlegm or mucus from the throat or lungs by coughing, hawking, or spitting.
Forms
- Plural
- expectorations → spits, spittings…
Example sentences
- spit In Singapore, it is a crime to spit on the ground.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| expectoration | steady | |
| spit | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- spit1
- 8 letters
- spitting2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (spitting2 = 2 syllables).