Sneeze
(verb)
Exhale suddenly and audibly through the nose and mouth as a reflex action resulting from irritation of the nasal mucous membrane.
Origin:
Old english fneosan, of germanic origin; related to dutch fnezen and german niesen.
Examples:
- He sneezed loudly, causing everyone in the room to look at him.
- The strong smell of the perfume made her sneeze.
- I always sneeze when I see bright lights.
- The cold made her sneeze.
- He sneezed three times in a row.