# sneezing

Pronunciation: say "SNEEZ-ing" /ˈsniːzɪŋ/

## Noun

1. The act of producing a sneeze: the body's sudden, forceful expulsion of air through the nose and mouth.
   - Simple: The act of pushing air suddenly out of your nose and mouth.
   - _Repeated sneezing is one of the first signs of a dust allergy._
   - _A fit of sneezing interrupted the speaker halfway through her talk._

## Verb

2. Present participle and gerund of sneeze. — present participle and gerund of sneeze
   - Simple: Present participle of sneeze. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now.
   - _Sneezing loudly, he fumbled for a handkerchief in his pocket._
   - _She couldn't stop sneezing during the long, dusty drive home._

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